How to add stops to walking directions?

I have exactly the same issue, so I use Google Maps. Apple Maps is just not good enough so it's impossible to add walking stops. Very frustrating, as I enjoy receiving haptic instructions on my watch or spoken instructions via my earpods.

Come on Apple. It's a simple requirement.

Hello,

Indeed it does not seem like a bug but rather an intentional choice… But this choice is really unfortunate!

Juste to make it clear, here is the problem I have (really similar to the original question): when setting a direction in car route mode, there is a button « add stop » that works just fine. When switching to other modes though (bike mode in my case), the button disappears. And trying to add stops in car mode, then switching to bike mode just removes the added stop.

It is like in bike mode, stops are still a list (you can swap the departure and the end point), but unlike in car mode, the list is constrained to have only two elements.

So, I am trying not to let my frustration speak but it is a bit complicated since tjwolf reported a true issue that should just be fixed (from a consumer point of view there is no good reason that this « add stop » button disappears when switching mode) and you’re answering « no no, everything is fine »

By the way, the solution you mentioned, in addition to being not straightforward, does not work for me or I don’t understand it.

Thanks for reading.

fabien212 wrote:

So, I am trying not to let my frustration speak but it is a bit complicated since tjwolf reported a true issue that should just be fixed (from a consumer point of view there is no good reason that this « add stop » button disappears when switching mode) and you’re answering « no no, everything is fine »

You should definitely let Apple know your thoughts here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Hi tjwolf, it's not a Bug you can start by restarting the Map on your iPhone and also follow this guide below

1. Tap the route card at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Add Stop, then tap a category.
3. Tap Add for one of the nearby suggestions.
4. To get directions again to your original destination, tap Resume Route at the top of the screen.

or Follow this link to learn more on how you can add a Stop to your Map

Find stops along your route in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support (NG)

MikeM9 wrote:

This does not work on desktop. I don't care about iphone or ipad. I want to build a walking map and it will not let me do it with desktop. It is a bug--"feature"

So, try a different mapping application.

And, let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

Product Feedback - Apple

As a general rule, you'll get better help if you post in the forum for the device you're using. Even though you're talking about Maps, the apps can be different on different platforms.

This does not work on desktop. I don't care about iphone or ipad. I want to build a walking map and it will not let me do it with desktop. It is a bug--"feature"

tjwolf wrote:

"As a general rule, you'll get better help if you post in the forum for the device you're using" - I thought I posted this to "iPhone" forum. At least I intended to do so.

I wasn't responding to you. I was responding to MikeM9 who appears to want to do something on their desktop. You're in the right place!