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Skane South-West Cycling Map

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Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.

Hiking - An outdoor activity envolving walking in nature

phone - Short for telephone. A device that transmits sound allowing point to point communication over long distances

Graphics - A general term for visual aspects of an item/display

Waterproof - Resistant to water, usualy specified by depth in metres

Gravel - A size of rock between 2mm and 64mm

Network - A link and communication between things. Often computers or people.

Road - a manmade lane or a path that is used to speed up travel.

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

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