Hi,
I’ve been having a nosey around in Google Earth. Whilst I can see elevation (displayed where ever my mousepointer is located on the map), I can’t find any suitable UK contour overlays online.
Has anyone got a URL or a good source I could use?
Cheers
Ned
Maybe something like this?
Yeah, kinda, but I don’t think that overlays contour lines in Google Earth… unless I’ve missed something?
Ned
Would the Ordinance Survey Map app work for you? There is a paid version of any OS map or you can browse the app for free with contour lines.
I have used it for route planning before and it’s pretty good.
I would add a few screen shots but this is my works phone and it’s not compatible. Could send some later tonight Off my other phone if that helps?
Thanks for this. I’m have a look at that.
Ideally, I’d like everything in one place i.e. Google Earth… Is that even possible? I dunno.
Cheers,
Ned
If you go to Google earth, select preferences and then change elevation exaggeration to 3 it helps a lot. Need to you zoom down/ lower your viewing altitude.
Not a google earth overlay but it does help with being able to see the contours of the earth a lot better.
Thanks @R0CKEYES. I’ve done as you’ve suggested… and zoomed right in, but I’m not seeing any changes on areas which I know are really hilly/steep. I tried restarting GE, but no luck.
If you go to Lat 51°13’28.70"N, Long 0°31’44.59"W (St Martha’s Church), this point has an elevation of 174m. If you head south - see attached - the Test Pin is at 46m. Perhaps this gradient isn’t steep enough to show the contours you describe?
Ned
Is that any good? If so need to adjust your viewing angle and altitude.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqpNe3NdE6I
This is also a handy trick to check altitudes along a flight path.
@R0CKEYES - That’ll do nicely Sir! Thank you 
