Downloadable tour planner map

Here is a link to ACSI Website and the DVD the 2017 one is not on sale yest but 2016 has been reduced to €5 at the moment.  I will check on UK Site and come back to you.

Yes Club Sites are listed on there but not CL's

DianneT  

I feel a  bit silly asking this but where is the route planner on this forum?

Sorry all just found it. Has anyone got the number for Specsavers please?

Stick to the big paper map for the initial planning.  You can literally see 'the big picture' .  It may look a good idea to say, "I'll visit A, B & C" but when you see them on the map, you may find that it's not practical.

I don't use any mobile technology for my travels.  A decent road atlas and a site guide suits me fine.  For planning, "Walkhighlands" and "Undiscoveredscotland" are useful sites.

Many people think that Scotland only has a west coast, but if you do venture to the East, I might be able to give you a few pointers. 

I still use Microsoft Autoroute 2013 a little outdated but I still find it the best at navigating with mileages etc. especialy abroad, only wish they did an up to date one.

Same here. I do all my route/mileage on Autoroute and have done for years. I think mine is an even older version! I don't expect it to be an exact science as the final route is always worked out by TomTom but Autoroute is good for the initial planning.

David

Thanks all for these helpful replies. I have a suspicion that sticking to the paper for planning may even be the one we end up with! We don't have a mobile smart device, so downloading to the phone sadly won't work, and the satnav is truly ancient.
Maybe we need to buy some new technology some time...

Best wishes,

Richard

We use a variety of tools when planning.

For maps we use Google Maps, and have made a map in 'My Maps', with the possible stops for 2017. It lets you choose to avoid tolls and gives route options. Once route possibilities are clearer we use viaMichelin to see what the costs will be.

We have used the Brittany Ferries website trip planner and also used Excel to make spreadsheet comparisons of routes/sites fees/tolls.

One big advantage with Google maps is the ability to use Streetview to check approach and access to sites.

Not sure but have I read somewhere in CT that you can download CC sites on to a satnav?  If so does it have to be a certain make?

The problem we have when planning is that the paper version we use to lan routes doesmt show wheth3r the route is suitable for towing vehiclessu h as a  caravan.  Often we find out too late if a road os mot sjitable by which time the only we can go is forward .with fingers and toes crossed we dont meet a ything big coming the opposite direction if yo know what i mean lol

I use Google maps on the phone as a sat nav.   I've got an old Tom Tom sat nav but I can't remember the last time I used it.  I usually check the route through on the laptop or phone before setting out, and often print a paper copy for Carol to use for navigating.

David