The Cairngorms cover 300 sq miles, making it the most mountainous area in Britain, with an equally wide range of wildlife. The native pine forest, one of the final retreats of the red squirrel, supports small, uncommon birds like crested tits, redwings & crossbills. Loch Garten is the RSPB osprey breeding site where in summer the birds fly over a considerable tract of country in search of food. In scenic contrast, there is also an ascent to the summit of Carn Daimh, part of the Speyside Way, with its splendid panorama of the countryside surrounding Glenlivet. ...

Waterproof mountain map of the Caingorms & Lochnagar from Harvey at 1:40, 000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse, & advice on navigating the region safely.*MAIN MAP:* Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, & index contours at 75m intervals. A variety of symbols are used to show terrain detail, such as caves/mines, major & climbing crags, shafts, sinkholes, cairns, & large boulders. The map is GPS compatible, with the National Grid overprinted on the cartography. Rights of way shown include tracks, long distance & intermittent paths. Road detail

Includes:: minor, residential & forest roads; railway lines & stops are marked, as are chairlifts & ski tows. Points of interest & facilities such as campsites, information points, & mountain rescue post are prominently highlighted.*GEOLOGICAL MAP:* The reverse shows a geological map of the region from the British Geological Survey, with detailed relief shading & colours used to denote different types of rock. There is additional written geological information, as well as a geological timeline of the region.*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:* There is also information on emergency procedures, navigating the region safely, & useful contact numbers are provided. There are also lists of local climbing venues, mountaineering club huts, & mountain bothies. Printed on tough, hard-wearing polyethylene, the map is waterproof, tear-resistant, & comes in a clear plastic wallet.

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Cairngorms & the Moray Coast Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, including Lochs & Glens North, Coast & Castles North, The Dava Way, & The Caledonia Way routes, plus two day rides: Around Glen Errochty & Loch-side Loop. Street plans show Inverness, Aviemore & Pitlochry. 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. ...

Cairngorm Mountains on an overview map from Colin Baxter presenting at 1:85, 000 an area from Aviemore & Kincraig in the north-west to Braemar in the south-east. Bold colouring & relief shading shows the topography, with names of numerous peaks, glens, etc. The map indicates main paths in the mountains & facilities available in various locations, but is annotated by the publishers “ Do not use this map for walking in the mountains – use a larger scale map such as Harvey’s 1:25, 000 Superwalker Cairngorms”, ...

Walking in the Cairngorms is experienced walker Ronald Turnbull’s Cicerone guide exploring the Munro summits of the Cairngorm region & also the smaller hills outside the main range. The guide covers the main Cairngorm range between Speyside & Deeside, as well as Lochnagar & offers the best of the area’s rocky scrambles & the classic through-routes as well as easier, sandy trails along the banks of the rivers Spey, Nethy & Dee. There are also routes to the region’s 23 Munro summits. The guide is structured in 7 main sections
- Aviemore & the Spey, Glen More, Badenoch, Glenlivet & Tomintoul, Donside, Deeside Braemar & Balmoral & Lochnagar
- encompoassing a total of 102 walks. There are also ‘ Summit Summaries’ for the main ranges
- Cairn Gorm, Shelter Stone, Braeriach, Cairn Toul & Lochnagar. There are also suggestions for longer routes such as the Cairngorms 4000s & the Lairig Ghru. Individual walks have a general overview of the route & an information box providing details of starting & finishing points, total distance, approximate times, maximum altitude & terrain. A detailed introduction gives practical guidance on walking conditions, when to go, safety in the mountains & recommended maps. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by Ordnance Survey extract mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.


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Allen Fyffe’s Cicerone guide to Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms is the eagerly awaited sixth edition of this climbing guide. It features the best places to climb in winter in the Cairngorms, Lochnagar & Creag Meagaidh. Organized in 18 sections detailing different sets of climbs, each section has a large hand drawn map of the mountain with an indexed key illustrating where each climb is in relation to each other. Individual climb descriptions are supplemented by information such as difficulty grading & height. Colour photographs also illustrate some of the more difficult climbs. ...

Cairns, Atherton Tableland & The Daintree area of Queensland on a touring map at 1:500, 000 from UBD Gregory’s. The map covers coastline of Queensland from south of Innisfall to beyond Wujal Wujal, extending inland to the Great Dividing Range. The whole of the reverse side is covered by a large indexed street plan of Cairns with an enlargement for the town centre. Also included are plans of the Marlin Coast, Port Douglas, Mossman, Palm Cove, Kuranda, Mareeba, Atherton, Yungaburra & Malanda. To see other titles in this series of touring maps from UBD Gregory’s please click on the series link. ...

Cairns & Region in a series of maps from Hema presenting Australia’s main cities with three maps: a detailed street plan of the central area, a road map of the city with its outer suburbs, plus a map of the wider surrounding region for out-of-town excursions. The Cairns map contains:- A small street plan of Cairn’s town centre between the city’s railway station & the Cruise Liner Terminal & the Marina.- Three separate panels providing continuous coverage with indexed suburban maps at 1:22, 500 from Palm Cove on the Northern Beaches, across Cairns, to Edmonton. Plus a similar mapping of the Gordonvale area further south. All four are indexed.
- A regional map at approx 1:625, 000 covering the coastline south to Wongaling Beach & north to beyond Mossman, plus inland to Mount Garnet in the Atherton Tablel&. The map shows the road network indicating unsurfaced roads & tracks. Symbols mark roadside rest areas, campsites, various places of interest, etc. Topography is indicates by names of mountain ranges & selected peaks, plus rivers & lakes; national & state parks, conservation areas & reserves are all highlighted. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.
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Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

Detailed road map highlighting attractions along the coast of the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns & Cooktown, & its immediate hinterland along the Peninsula Developmental Road. National parks, state forests & recreational areas are highlighted. Symbols show facilities in coastal resorts & inland towns, indicating various types of accommodation including campsites & youth hostels, places of interest, essential services, fuel supplies, etc. Also marked are ferry routes to islands & coral reefs. Geographical coordinates are given only for the map corners. On the reverse there are street plans of central Cairns plus a more general plan of the town with its suburbs, Cooktown, Daintree, Kuranda, Mareeba, Mossman & Port Douglas, plus a plan of the Northern Beaches area north of Cairns with a more detailed plan of Palm Cove. The map also

Includes:: descriptions of these towns, a table of facilities in the national parks, a distance table, & a climate chart. This title is part of Hema

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