I've collected some icons that are useful when mapping out areas in Google Maps for suitability for cycling. The basic set that appear from Google are a little limited. Also the use of personal icons is a little cac-handed. The icons have to be loaded into each map not into the Google Maps personal account settings. That's one reason to write this post, so I have access to them easily for loading (and re-loading!) myself.
These were part of the original expansion set that Google Maps had, since moved to a new site run by the makers, nicolasmollet.com, I believe.
I've done one map (of Nidderdale) so far using these, but intend to start building maps of a variety of places I know and including video clip links.
First, cycling specifics, to do with ease of access.
Easy Cycling
Hard Cycling
Quiet Cycling
Offroad Cycling
Not Suitable for Cycling
No CyclingThen, information about the environment.
Uphill
Busy Road
Water
Barrier Finally, some more generic icons giving further information.
View
Walking
Food/Drink
Video Clip
Photo Icons loaded but not used from nicolasmollet.com but kept so that they are easy to find in the future.
View (sun)
Downhill (not transparent)
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