The John Buchan Way, as a 3D map you can hold
The John Buchan Way is a walking route from Peebles to Broughton in the Scottish Borders, a distance of approximately 22 km.
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John Buchan Way route map
The full route on a topographic map. Drag and zoom to explore it.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM. Map style © OpenTopoMap (CC BY-SA).
About the John Buchan Way
The John Buchan Way is a walking route from Peebles to Broughton in the Scottish Borders, a distance of approximately 22 km. The route is waymarked in both directions, and was opened in spring 2003. It is named after the writer and diplomat John Buchan (1875-1940), who has many associations with the area. The route mainly follows long-established hill tracks through the Peeblesshire countryside. It has three main ascents and descents which give a total climb of about 800 metres, but this climb is never severe. The walk can be completed in one day by strong walkers, or can conveniently be split.
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.
About this route in 3D
Open the designer and the real John Buchan Way becomes a solid topographic model: the route rides on top of true elevation terrain, surrounding peaks and valleys included, with automatic place labels for the towns and landmarks along the way.
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How it works
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Common questions
- Is this the real terrain of the John Buchan Way?
- Yes. The 3D model is built from real elevation data, so every climb, ridge and valley along the John Buchan Way appears at true relative height.
- Can I use my own route instead?
- Yes. The designer accepts your Google Timeline export, geo-tagged photos, or a route you draw by hand. The John Buchan Way is just the starting point.
- How do I get the finished model?
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- Can I download the John Buchan Way as an STL file for my own 3D printer?
- Yes. The printable STL (or GLB) file of the John Buchan Way costs $10, one token, and is watertight and ready to slice. You can also change the size, base shape and labels before you export it.