There must be a better alternative to Google Maps

[xoggoth]

Streetmaps is good but bit small. I tend to use Bing maps, has OS option. Use batch file to open in full screen on Windows:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -kiosk http://www.bing.com/mapspreview
exit

or

"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -k http://www.bing.com/mapspreview
exit

[WTFH]

Different issue here...
When using google maps on ClientCo laptop, the map flickers a lot, like it's trying to refresh. If you zoom in or out, you could be waiting a few minutes while it flickers.


Only happens on this laptop, and it's not network related. Running IE11/Win7.

[OwlHoot]

You're spoilt for choice

Streetmap - Maps and directions for the whole of Great Britain
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
http://www.bing.com/maps
OpenStreetMap
OpenCycleMap.org - the OpenStreetMap Cycle Map

Excellent - Very many thanks!

But you do know you can collapse the side panel on google maps?

Yes, I noticed that out after posting, which made me feel a bit of a twit for mentioning it!

[missinggreenfields]

If you are looking for a sat nav app that doesn't use data when roaming then Navmii is quite good - used it in Europe and in the States last year. Just remember to download the maps first or that kind of defeats the object

[teapot418]

You're spoilt for choice

Streetmap - Maps and directions for the whole of Great Britain
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map
http://www.bing.com/maps
OpenStreetMap
OpenCycleMap.org - the OpenStreetMap Cycle Map

But you do know you can collapse the side panel on google maps?

[Contreras]

Historic OS maps here:

Ordnance Survey Maps - National Library of Scotland

Side by side georeferenced maps viewer - Map images - National Library of Scotland

[cojak]

I'm pleased that Streetmap is still around. I used it way before Google existed and thought it was better at the time.

I'll look to the mobile app and go back to using it.

[SueEllen]

WOW - Great find. Thanks BP!

I'm surprised you haven't heard of them.

They are great for printing out bits of cities.

[Uncle Albert]

Google Maps just crashes my main PC unless I'm using Chrome. Bing maps seems a bit more stable and has the option of viewing OS maps if you prefer them, just click on the drop down in the top right and choose Ordnance Survey.

Maps

[OwlHoot]

Streetmap - Maps and directions for the whole of Great Britain

Until Majestic Maps come along that is.....

WOW - Great find. Thanks BP!

[BrilloPad]

Streetmap - Maps and directions for the whole of Great Britain

Until Majestic Maps come along that is.....

[OwlHoot]

I really don't like Google Maps, firstly because half the screen is taken up by a useless box on the left, but mainly because the minor roads are so light and in many cases pretty much invisible!

I doubt if OS maps are free, because they seem to want to wring every penny out of their maps. But I seem to recall there was once a Yahoo map facility.

So does anyone knew of a clearer, preferably free, online UK map facility?

TIA