{"product_id":"custom-walking-hiking-route-map-personalised-wood-art","title":"Custom Walking \u0026 Hiking Route Map – Personalised Wood Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurn an unforgettable walk or hike into a handcrafted \u003cstrong\u003elayered wood route map\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually designed around your journey and personalised with the details that make it special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it was a famous long-distance trail, mountain hike, walking holiday, pilgrimage, charity challenge, thru-hike, multi-day trek, or simply a favourite route filled with special memories, I can transform the journey into a unique piece of layered wooden wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour map can be created from your own recorded activity or from a published walking or hiking route. A GPX file is useful, but it is \u003cstrong\u003enot essential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSee Your Map Before It Is Made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you order, I will create a \u003cstrong\u003edigital mock-up of your personalised map\u003c\/strong\u003e and send it to you for approval before I begin making the finished artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can check the route, personalisation, journey details and overall layout, and request any necessary changes before production begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot ready to order yet? You are also welcome to contact me before purchasing to request a \u003cstrong\u003efree digital mock-up\u003c\/strong\u003e of your route. There is no obligation to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable hikes and walking adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain hikes and challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilgrimages and multi-day journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThru-hikes and trekking adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharity walks and challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFavourite local trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary and retirement gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday and Christmas gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifts for walkers and hikers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating a meaningful journey with family or friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Walking or Hiking Route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour route forms the centrepiece of the artwork. It is created as a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eorange layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing out clearly against the surrounding landscape and road network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eelevation profile\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be incorporated into the design, showing the climbs and descents encountered along the journey. This is particularly effective for mountain hikes, long-distance trails and routes where the terrain was an important part of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the location and scale, the engraved map can include contour lines, smaller roads and streets, railway lines, coastlines, lakes, rivers and other geographic features that give the landscape its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall engraved \u003cstrong\u003ewooden flag pins\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be used to mark the start, finish or other important locations along your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonalisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour map can include details such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalker or hiker name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrail, walk or challenge name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation and date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking or hiking time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther meaningful journey statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional short dedication or personal message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to include every detail. Your map can be kept simple or personalised with additional information depending on the story you would like it to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProviding Your Route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you recorded your walk or hike, you can provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA link to your Strava or other activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA GPX or other compatible route file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA screenshot or link showing the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your journey followed a published trail, walking route, pilgrimage or organised event, simply send me the route name and details. Where suitable route information is publicly available, I can use this to create your map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor journeys where no single complete route file exists, you can also send me maps, screenshots or information showing the different sections of your journey. I can often combine these into a single route for your artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure what to send, just contact me with the details you have and I can advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLayered Wood Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase map:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision laser-cut geographic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contrasting road network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted rivers, lakes and coastline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoute layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your walking or hiking route precision cut in orange-painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional profile showing the terrain across your journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional engraved wooden flags marking important locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate cut wooden title layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrame \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 × 40 cm | 12 × 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 × 50 cm | 16 × 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack frame included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packaged in a custom double-layered protective shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered natural wood construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted details using water-based paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision laser cut and hand assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually designed around your route and its geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and crafted by Mr. Tim in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor indoor display. 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