Uploading GPX files
Viewing GPX files
There are numerous apps (in browser and mobile) that you can import GPX files into, such as:
- Free apps for iOS: GPX viewer, Open GPX Tracker
- Subscription apps available on iOS: AllTrails, OutdoorActive, GPX Viewer
- Free apps for Android: GPX Viewer
- Subscription apps available on Android: AllTrails, Komoot
NOTE: When you receive the gpx files extract / unzip them if they are in a zipped file, then save them on to your PC.
- Garmin units
Garmin units can be a bit of a fiddle when down-loading a gpx file because they want to convert it into their own .tcx file (which will record fitness training data such as heart rate, etc).
If using a Garmin device, use the Garmin Explore App and do so via your iOS or Android device. Alternatively you can transfer it to your Garmin device using a PC (see below).
- Download the GPX file to your PC and save it (with a max. of 15 characters in the name)
- Turn your Garmin on & connect it to your PC - it should show in the devices & drives
- Click on the Garmin drive to open the folder and find the 'New Files' folder
- Drag the GPX file into the 'New Files' folder
- Disconnect your Garmin from your PC and then turn the Garmin off and then on again
- The route will now be in the ‘Courses’ folder on the Garmin and be ready to follow.
Top tip: For the best results we recommend you set the Garmin up
Routing - Bicycle / Guidance - Off Road / Lock on Road - No / Recalculate - Off
- NOTE: To get the best results you need to set the system settings as so...
- Press 'Menu' then the 'Spanner icon' (bottom right) and then 'System'
- Press 'Map' and change the settings to the ones shown in the left image
- Next choose 'Routing' from the system menu and see the settings in the middle image
- Finally choose 'Avoidance Setup' from the Routing menu and see the settings in the right image