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Smartphone Directions May Put Novice Hikers in Danger, Experts Say

Smartphone Directions May Put Novice Hikers in Danger, Experts Say
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Google Maps sending climbers up potentially fatal routes on Ben Nevis

Google Maps sending climbers up ‘potentially fatal’ routes on Ben Nevis Mountaineering charities warn that routes suggested by the app are highly dangerous, even for experienced climbers 15 July 2021 • 9:04pm Charities have warned that walkers following routes outlined on Google Maps has led to injury or worse Credit: josefkubes /iStock Editorial Scottish mountaineering charities have criticised Google for suggesting routes up Ben Nevis and other mountains they say are potentially fatal and direct people over a cliff. The John Muir Trust, which looks after the upper reaches of the UK s highest mountain, said attempts to contact the company over the issue had been met with silence.

Hillwalkers warned Google Maps suggests potentially fatal route up Ben Nevis

Thursday July 15, 2021, 10:31 PM The charities say the even the most experienced walker would struggle with the route Google Maps suggest. Credit: PA Google Maps suggests some routes up Ben Nevis and other Munros that are potentially fatal and could direct people over a cliff, according to Scottish mountaineering charities. The John Muir Trust, which cares for the UK s highest mountain, said they have tried to contact Google over the matter but have been met with silence. The charity said certain searches for routes up Ben Nevis on Google Maps direct users to the car park nearest the summit as the crow flies, and then indicate a walking route that is “highly dangerous, even for experienced climbers”.

Google Maps sends Ben Nevis climbers up potentially fatal route

Google Maps sends Ben Nevis climbers up potentially fatal route
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