📢 POI Downloads – New Live System Now Available

[Admin]

I’m really pleased to announce that the POI download system has now been fully updated and is live on the site.

POI Download Page:

POI Downloads

wildcamping.co.uk

This is a fairly big behind-the-scenes change, but the benefits for you as a user are very simple and very practical.

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What’s new?​

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Live data – always up to date​

The biggest change is that POI files are now generated live from the WildCamping.co.uk locations database at the moment you click download.

• No more waiting for “the next update”
• No more outdated files
• You always get the latest approved locations instantly

Once a location is added or updated in the Location App, it’s immediately reflected in the downloads.

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All countries combined​

Previously, POI downloads were split by country (UK, France, Iberia, etc.) because older satnavs struggled with large files.

That’s no longer necessary.

• All countries are now combined into a single file per location type
• Downloads now include all Location App data, including newer worldwide locations
• Much simpler and cleaner for modern satnavs

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Download only what you actually want​

Instead of having to download lots of separate files every time, you can now choose exactly what you need:

• Wild Camp (overnight stopping locations)
• Pub Stops
• Toilets
• Water / Taps

And for each one, you can choose the format that suits your device:

• KML – Google Earth / mapping apps
• CSV (Garmin) – Garmin POI Loader
• OV2 (TomTom) – TomTom devices (icons available)

No need to download files you don’t use.

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Much simpler going forward​

This new system replaces all of the old “legacy” POI files.

From now on

• There’s one place to get POIs
• Files are always current
• New locations appear automatically
• No more manual monthly updates from Admin

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If you have any questions, spot anything odd, or want help choosing the right format for your satnav, just shout as usual.


Thanks for your patience — and enjoy the new setup