Coast to Coast Adventure Atlas


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Snowdonia Adventure Atlas


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Snowdonia A-Z Adventure Atlas


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The A-Z Adventure Series of maps combines the best of OS and A-Z, creating the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.Snowdonia is a region and a National Park in the north-west of Wales; a popular hiking destination famous for its mountains with many places of interest and natural attractions.This A-Z Adventure Atlas of Snowdonia features 66 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 mapping covering: -Snowdonia National Park (north of Portmadog)-Conwy-Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)-Betws-y-Coed-Blaenau Ffestiniog-PortmadogUnlike the original OS sheets, this A-Z Adventure Atlas includes a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels, making it easy to find the required location quickly. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. With a book size of 240mm x 134mm it is the same size as the standard folded OS map.Also included is safety and security advice when walking and a selection of QR codes to access useful websites with your smartphone.Other National Parks available within the A-Z Adventure series include: Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, New Forest, North York Moors.




Pennine Way National Trail Official Map South


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The A-Z Adventure series features the accuracy and quality of the 1:25000 OS mapping in a convenient book, complete with index.The A-Z Adventure series is an innovative concept that utilises Ordnance Survey 1:25000 mapping in a book, therefore eliminating the need to fold and re-fold a large sheet map to the desired area. OS 1:25000 is Ordnance Survey's most detailed mapping, showing public rights of way, open access land, national parks, tourist information, car parks, public houses and camping and caravan sites.Unlike the original OS sheets, this A-Z Adventure Atlas includes a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels, making it quick and easy to use. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. At a book size of 240mm x 134mm it is the same size as the standard OS folded map.The Pennine Way is a National Trail which runs along The Pennines and links the Peak District National Park with the Cheviot Hills. Starting in Edale, Derbyshire, the walk covers 419km (261 miles) and passes through the Yorkshire Dales, over Hadrian's Wall and through the Northumberland National Park to finish in Kirk Yetholm, just inside the Scottish Borders. Due to its length, this National Trail has been split into two atlases: A-Z Adventure Atlas Pennine Way (North) and A-Z Adventure Atlas Pennine Way (South), together these atlases cover the entire Pennine Way.This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Pennine Way (South) features the southern half of the Pennine Way, covering the route from Edale, Derbyshire, to Bowes in the North Pennines, 207km (129 miles) of the total route. This Atlas features 44 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping providing coverage of the southern section of the Pennine Way. This atlas includes a route planner providing the distances between places and the amenities available, featuring: -Information Centres-Hotels/B&Bs-Youth Hostels-Campsites (seasonal opening)-Restaurants-Public Houses-Cafes (seasonal opening)-Shops-Petrol StationsAlso featured is advice on safety and security when walking, details of Tourist Information Centres and a selection of QR codes linked to useful websites.This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.Also available: A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Pennine Way (North).




North Downs Way


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The North Downs Way is the official guide to the National Trail that follows the North Downs, from the Hog’s Back in Surrey all the way to the white cliffs of Dover.




Walking in Pembrokeshire


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Guidebook describing 40 circular walks in the Pembrokeshire National Park, including the Preseli Hills, the Daugleddau and walks on the Pembrokeshire Coast. The routes, which range from 1 to 12 miles, are suitable for beginners or experienced hikers and walk descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 mapping. Information is also given regarding parking and public transport options, as well as toilets and refreshments available along the way. The guide also includes a useful route summary table, plus information on tides, the terrain, and weather in the region. This collection of circular walks showcase the spectacular cliffs and superb beaches of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park but also explore further inland, exploring the expansive Preseli hills, medieval castles and the unfrequented upper Daugleddau. Pembrokeshire offers delightful walking at any time of the year but highlights include: spring flowers and countless seabirds; summer days on the beaches; autumn colours and seals. Winters are generally mild but snow occasionally visits high ground and coastal storms can be ferocious.




The Ordnance Survey Kids' Adventure Book


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*The brains behind The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain, bring you the ultimate guide to adventure.* Perfect for ages seven and up, and the best introduction to map-reading, navigation and the great outdoors. Want to become an expert map-reader? Want to explore the great outdoors armed with hints and tips from the map creators themselves? Want to test your new-found skills with a host of challenging map puzzles? Then this is the book for you. Created by Ordnance Survey, who make all the iconic maps for the whole of Great Britain, this book will teach you how to read a map like an expert, and confidently and safely explore the incredible outdoors. You'll also have the chance to test your skills with map-reading puzzles that'll keep you entertained for hours. So strap on your boots, pack up your walking essentials, and start your map-reading adventure!




English Lakes


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Offa's Dyke Path


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This guidebook describes Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, a 177 mile (283km) long-distance walk along the English-Welsh border between Sedbury (near Chepstow) and Prestatyn. The guidebook is split into 12 stages with suggestions for planning alternative itineraries. With OS 1:25,000 map booklet.




National Three Peaks A-Z Adventure Atlas


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The A-Z Adventure series features the accuracy and quality of Ordnance Survey's 1:25000 mapping in a convenient book, therefore eliminating the need to fold and re-fold a large sheet map to the desired area.The 1:25000 is Ordnance Survey's most detailed mapping showing public rights of way, open access land, national parks, tourist information, car parks, public houses and camping and caravan sites.Increasingly popular, the National Three Peaks is considered to be one of the ultimate walking challenges in the UK; the objective being to climb the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon).The A-Z National Three Peaks Adventure Atlas is indispensable on and off the hill with 80 pages packed full of useful information, including: -Essential planning and safety guidance-OS 1:25000 mapping covering routes to each peak-Both suggested and alternative routes highlighted on the map-Route descriptions-Start points and parking details-Recommended kit list-A-Z road mapping at 3.5 miles to 1 inch for travelling between peaks-QR code access to a broad range of helpful web sites including weather reports, map reading, official bodies and safety information-OS 1:25000 map index to natural features and locations with both page references and six figure National Grid References-AZ road map index to cities, towns and villagesAs a single publication this Adventure Atlas avoids the need to purchase multiple maps and, with a book size of 240mm x 134mm, is the same size as the standard folded OS map, making it perfect for map pockets.The A-Z National Three Peaks Adventure Atlas is the sensible choice for those attempting the challenge and once completed, you will have a great sense of achievement.If you want other adventures then consider these National Trails within the A-Z Adventure series: Coast to Coast, Cotswold Way, Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Pennine Way, South Downs Way, Thames Path, The Ridgeway and SW Coast Path.