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How to Find and Use Your Saved Maps

Once you've added a route map to your Google Maps account, here's how to find it on your phone so you can follow the route whilst out and about.

Showing and hiding a saved map in the Google Maps app.

On Android

  1. Open the Google Maps app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the You tab at the bottom of the screen (the bookmark icon).
  3. Scroll down and tap Maps to see all your saved maps.
  4. Tap the walk map you added — it will open with the route overlaid on Google Maps.
  5. To hide the route on the main map, tap the map name or View map legend and click close.
  6. You can now follow the route in real time using your phone's GPS.

On iOS (iPhone & iPad)

  1. Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the You tab at the bottom of the screen (the bookmark icon).
  3. Scroll down and tap Maps to view your saved maps.
  4. Tap the walk map you added — the route will appear overlaid on Google Maps.
  5. You can now follow the route in real time using your device's GPS.

Helpful Tips

  • Download the map area for offline use. Before heading out, download the map area in Google Maps so you can follow the route even without mobile signal.
  • Keep your screen on.In Google Maps settings, you can enable “Keep map centred” to make it easier to follow the route whilst walking.
  • Battery saver. Using GPS can drain your battery quickly — consider bringing a portable charger.
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