Help Topics

The Map
Facebook and updates
QR Codes
Android app
iOS / Apple devices
Location
Legend
View more information
Search
Search and pop-up video
Display a GPX file on the map
Select Base Map
Garmin POI
Privacy Policy
back to help list ▲
The Cafe map can be accessed from your desk or on the move using the website :- https://cafes.cyclingmaps.net The Web page is mobile friendly and works best with location enabled.

The date in the title bar shows the last date the cafes were updated. To refresh the map with new data :-

  • Click the “Cycle Coffee & Cake” text
  • The refresh icon
  • The home button from the menu
  • back to help list ▲
    Facebook
    See our Facebook page for cafe related posts and members recommendations.
    Please submit any map updates to our Facebook page
    If you're recommending a cafe the details in this format will help enormously.
    • Name
    • Full Address
    • Opening times
    • A brief review
    • Website (Facebook preferably)
    • Telephone number
    • Location latitude & longitude or What 3 words Or a screenshoot with location enabled
    • A photo.
    We will normally mark any cafes reported as closed as sonn as possible. Often ths is the same day.
    New cafes are often batched and several are uploaded to the map at the same time. The uploads are normally weekly but sometimes more often. Photos may appear later than the initial listing.
    Admins have the final decision on adding or removing of a cafe to / from the map.

    back to help list ▲

    Use the QR Codes to share the Map, App and Facebook Page

    Map

    Facebook

    Android app

    back to help list ▲

    Android App available from :-

    Google Play Store, search cafemap in playstore
    or scan the QR code :-

    back to help list ▲

    Sorry due to the high cost, we do not have an app available in the App Store.
    We are looking at providing a webApp in the near future.

    back to help list ▲

    If location is enabled on your device, the map will zoom in and centre the map at your location. The map can be zoomed and moved. It will not centre until you manually refresh the web page.
    Clicking the Location icon (bottom left of the map) will centre the map and show a blue dot at your location.
    Location Icon
    The dot will show your location as you move.You can zoom in and out the zoom level will not change as you move. You can drag the map but it will centre to your location as soon as you stop dragging. Clicking the "Location" icon will turn off the blue dot and turn off auto centre.
    location
    When your devices GPS isn't sure about your location, you'll see a light blue circle around the blue dot. You might be anywhere within the light blue circle. The smaller the circle, the more certain the app is about your location.
    location

    back to help list ▲

    OpenCafe. Check opening times, they may vary due to Covid.
    Temp ClosedTemporarily Closed due to Covid, Referbishment etc.
    New"New" Cafes recently added to the map

    Mapping
    Open Street Map legend (default map)
    Open Cycle Map legend (OpenCycleMap and CyclOSM maps)

    back to help list ▲

    Clicking the cafe marker will pop-up an information box.
    location
    The popup will display the Cafe Name and address. It may also have opening times, website, email, phone number and photo.
    Clicking the Website link will open the website in a new tab. Clicking the phone number on a mobile will open the phone app and auto fill the phone number
    location

    back to help list ▲

    location

    Click the Route Icon (top right).
    location
    Select the location of your gpx file

    location
    Select a gpx file, click Open.

    back to help list ▲
    The default map is "Open Street Map". Other maps can be displayed by tapping the Layer Icon (top right).

    location location location location location

    back to help list ▲
    Garmin POI instructions instructions The latest gpi file can be downloaded from here
    Example screenshots:-