Directions

Each Road Trip Overview has a “How to Get There” accordian with overview directions by road, by bus, by train and by air, from major hubs to give an overall feel for how to get to the beginning of the suggested route

Depending upon the Road Trip, there is usually a “How to Get There” accordion for each section, and sometimes by destination too. Look out for parking tips, also included, in the by Road option, or on its own.

Use the pre-loaded Google Map on the overview page for overall route illustration >> On each section page, find the pre-loaded Customisable Route for that section via Google Maps. Troubleshoot if the map isn’t loading in its full screen mode, below.

Using Google Maps for Navigation

Note: Our guides are provided as Guide Books primarily. The maps are a supplement to the guide, to illustrate the suggested route, and provide functions via Google Maps, away from the Uncover Britain webpages.
When you are using the maps, you are using Uncover Britain’s pre-populated maps on the Google Maps browser or app pages. Return to the Uncover Britain website to continue using the Guide pages.
Uncover Britain’s pre-populated maps have been created to illustrate point-to-point rather than specific navigational instructions. However, you are able to use Google’s navigational functions to create your preferred route. See below for details on how to do this.
The Uncover Britain’s pre-populated maps are hosted via a non-public map. Please do not share the link beyond your party.
Google Maps are used as the widely accepted as the standard for mapping and navigation. For some features beyond the Uncover Britain webpages, directly on Google Maps, you may be required to have your own account.

Using Google Maps via Browser / Desktop

Screenshots of two maps displaying routes in Scotland, including Glenfinnan Viaduct and surrounding areas, with route details and travel times.

Click the Navigation arrow as circled to open navigation options

Choose your preferred navigation options:

Starting point
Departure Time
Preferred Route
Send directions to phone

Screenshots showing the process of planning and printing a map of the West Coast of Scotland, including steps like viewing a map, collapsing map legend, setting print options, and finalizing the print.

Other Google Maps functions include:

Open in full screen (top right icon) - opens in Google Maps on a new browser
On Google Maps (top right three dots) functions include:
Print map / Download as KML for importing into your navigational devices and opening in Google Earth.

Using the Map Pinpoints alongside the Guide

Map showing route of the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with an inset photo of the viaduct and landscape, along with text descriptions and a URL link to more information.

Most pinpoints link back to the full Guide, since there’s often too much info to fit directly on the map.

Using the Customisable Route feature via Google Maps - via Desktop / Browser

Map route showing a scenic drive along the west coast of Scotland, including stops at Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Isle of Mull, Ardnamurchan, Glencoe, Fort William, Isle of Skye, and Plockton, with a detailed map and route information.

Screenshot of Google Maps showing a list of destinations, route options, and options to send directions or copy link. Green arrows highlight the interface for removing a destination, adding a new destination, and route options.

Using the Customisable Route feature via Google Maps - via Mobile

Editing stops: pre-populated on Google Maps

Comparison of two smartphone screens. The left screen shows a weather forecast for Inveraray with scattered clouds and temperatures ranging from 15°C to 17°C. The text below details a mainland route of approximately 297 miles with an estimated driving time of 11 hours and 12 minutes, including a note on live navigation via Google Maps with a clickable link. The right screen displays a Google Maps route from Loch Lomond to Plockton, showing a driving time of 9 hours and 26 minutes over 253 miles, with options to download offline maps, preview the route, add stops, and share.

Getting direction details:

Navigation:

Maps not launching?

The maps open on a new tab in either the Google Maps App or Google, depending on your settings and device. Unfortunately, if the maps are not loading on your device, this is beyond our control - however, this can be addressed by troubleshooting and tweaking your device settings.

Firstly, check by looking at another internet tab or window to see if it has launched. If there is no launched map, please take the troubleshooting steps, including: Uninstalling and reinstalling Google Maps App, re-starting your device, and checking your internet connection is strong enough to launch the Google Maps App.

Please watch the following for different troubleshooting steps covered:

If you are still having issues with your device not launching the maps after the steps outlined, please contact us below with your account details and we will send you the links to access via your browser rather than the Google Maps App. We have had positive customer feedback on the Maps loading on Google Maps APP after following these steps so please take a few minutes to follow these recommendations.

We understand that the issue is with the actual Google Maps App and not when using an internet browser. You should be able to verify this when using a desktop / laptop versus your phone, and open a website browsing page.