The 2012 edition of the ” Dorset Rockfax” will be our fourth full publication to this wonderful climbing area. The previous editions are classic examples of the developing style of ” Rockfax” with each edition being bigger, more detailed & more colourful than the previous. This new edition take the presentation another step forward featuring the widely-acclaimed full-page colour photos & a complete new set of action photos. The book will concentrate on Portl&, Swanage & Lulworth, covering all the sport routes in these areas, & also all the best trade climbing at Swanage & Lulworth. The many new routes at Portland are documented & several new areas have been added to the Swanage repertoire. ...

Twenty graded, circular routes vary in length from 2
- 6 & a half miles & have been designed as a simple programme for those who
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Dorset must rank as one of the most unspoilt counties in Engl&. Dominating the landscape are the chalk downs open, sweeping, grassy uplands that stretch from the former forest lands of Cranborne Chase on the Wiltshire & Hampshire borders right across the middle of the county to the coast. The many ridge-top footpaths (including one starting from Cerne Abbas which ends with the Cerne Giant in all its glory) that cross these downs provide splendid walking & a succession of panoramic views. -See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside: -28 great walks in Dorset all revised & updated -Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps -GPS reference for all waypoints -Where to park, good pubs & places of interest en route -All routes have been fully researched & written by expert outdoor writers -Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain`s best loved walking guides. Made with durable covers, they are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps & GPS waypoints. With over 70 titles in the series, they offer essential information for walkers throughout the country. ...

Dorset in the Short Walks guide series, produced in association with Ordnance Survey & published by Crimson; comprising a range of walking guides to popular British destinations. Each title

Includes:: 20 varied walks that are suitable for walkers of all ages & abilities & is accompanied by detailed Explorer 1:25, 000 Ordnance Survey mapping with colour-coded marked routes. The guides are structured in three main sections with different levels of difficulty- short & easy walks, those of modest length that may include uphill walking & more challenging routes that may be longer & over more rugged terrain- covering a total of 20 walks. Each walk has a mini summary & an information box with details of starting points, distance, approximate time, parking & any individual route features. There is also information on refreshments, local transport & public toilets en route. Appendices provide further useful information on walking safety, GPS, the Countryside Code, local organisations & Ordnance Survey maps.

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Dorset 1610 Replica Map by the Old Map Company is a reproduction of the map created for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

Dorset in a series of cloth-backed reproductions from the Old Folding Maps of county maps published in beginning of the 19th century, with colouring & symbols providing a wealth of information. Each map is backed onto cloth & presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Dorset & South Devon Coast Path in Trailblazer’s British Walking Guides series; highly practical, informative & portable guides designed with the adventurous walker in mind, & produced by one of the leading outdoor guide-book publishers. Each title in the series explores a range of popular walking routes & long-distance footpaths in Engl&, Scotland & Wales. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes a long-distance walking route in clearly defined stages, allowing walkers to easily identify which parts of the route they want to attempt. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Guides include extensive commentary on sites along the way, including areas of historical interest & outstanding beauty, in addition to cultural & social background, as walkers pass through the landscape. in addition, there are detailed descriptions of places to stay & eat & drink on each walk, as well as boxed insets exploring a local tradition or custom. Detailed, large-scale walking maps are included in each title – a unique feature of Trailblazer guides – which include important information on walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat & general points of interest. The guide is arranged in 4 sections – Planning Your Walk, the Environment & Nature, Minimum Impact Walking & Outdoor Safety & Route Guides & Maps. There is detailed advice & guidance on the route itself, practical information for the walker, budgeting, when to go, itineraries, what to take & getting to & from the route. in addition, informative sections on the environment, flora & fauna & walking safety seek to improve walkers’ experiences of the routes & get the most from their trip. A Minimum Impact Walking & Outdoor Safety section also informs readers of the economic & environmental impact of walking. An appendix gives a list of GPS waypoints along each of the walks. ...

Comprehensive, all-in-one guide to walking the Dorset & South Devon Coast Path, the third & last section of the South West Coast Path National Trail. The walking guide
Includes:: * 88 large-scale walking maps at just under 1:20, 000
- showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest & much more. * 29 town plans, 14 colour stage maps showing hills & descents, & 2 colour overview maps. * Places to stay with reviews
- pubs, hotels, B& Bs, hostels, bunkhouses, campsites. * Places to eat with reviews
- teashops, cafes, takeaways, pubs, restaurants. * What to see along the way
- historical, cultural & geographical background information. * Itineraries for all walkers
- whether walking the route in its entirety over a week to 10 days or sampling the highlights on day walks & short breaks. * Comprehensive public transport information
- for all access points on the path. * Flora & fauna
- four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife. * Green hiking
- understanding the local environment & minimizing our impact on it. * Downloadable GPS waypoints. * The information is written onto the maps, so walking directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat, points of interest & walking times are all written onto the maps themselves in the places to which they apply. The maps are not general-purpose ones but fully-edited maps drawn by walkers for walkers.








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Dorset has emerged as a major bouldering area in recent years thanks to the hard work of a bunch of diligent locals who have combed the coastline seeking out every block, problem & traverse. In addition to the well known areas of the Cuttings, the Boulderfield & the Neddyfields, the book has extensive information on the West Coast of Portl&, many more areas on the East Coast, plus Swanage & Lulworth. It describes nearly 2000 boulder problems on around 400 pages. This Rockfax book is the first one to cover the bouldering in any depth. It completes the coverage adding a wealth of new information & is presented in the standard now demanded by today`s climbers. It

Includes:: all the usual Rockfax features.

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Dorset Downs Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, including the Castleman Trail, plus five day rides: Bridport & Beaminster through rolling Dorset hills, Cranborne & the Ebastle Cary & Stourhead, Dorchester & Milton Abbas, & Axminster & Chard. Street plans show Bournemouth, Weymouth, Gillingham & Dorchester. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...