With the Warwickshire Ring at its heart, this Canal Companion covers the canal network to the south & east of Birmingham. Routes covered include: Grand Union Canal (Braunston-Birmingham); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Oxford Canal (Hawkesbury-Napton; Ashby Canal; Worcester & Birmingham Canal (Tardebigge-Birmingham); Trent & Mersey Canal (Derwent Mouth-Fradley). ...

South Molton, Chulmleigh, King`s Nympton, Chittlehampton & Dolton area on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map No. 127, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

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South Molton, Chulmleigh, King`s Nympton, Chittlehampton & Dolton area on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map No. 127, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.

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South Norway North, between Hamar & Trondheim & covering several national parks including Jotunheimen & Rondane, on an indexed road map at 1:500, 000 from Nordeca showing locations of petrol & various types of vehicle charging stations, national tourist routes, tourist cabins & campsites, etc. Each title in this series has on the reverse a list of tourist offices, a distance table & other useful information, & together with its index booklet is supplied in a special card wallet with a magnetic closing strip. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, fjords, etc. Road network highlights the country’s special National Tourist Routes & indicates roads not suitable for caravans. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend & the text on the reverse side include English.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the maps show a large number of smaller towns & villages but do not indicate their locations by a dot or a similar marker, so in many cases it is impossible to tell where along a road, or even on which road they are situated. Similarly, locations of petrol & charging stations are not precisely marked, & tourist huts do not indicate from which road they can be best accessed. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.
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South Norway South – the southern part of the country including Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger & the Hardangervidda National Park, on an indexed road map at 1:500, 000 from Nordeca showing locations of petrol & various types of vehicle charging stations, national tourist routes, tourist cabins & campsites, etc. Each title in this series has on the reverse a list of tourist offices, a distance table & other useful information, & together with its index booklet is supplied in a special card wallet with a magnetic closing strip. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, fjords, etc. Road network highlights the country’s special National Tourist Routes & indicates roads not suitable for caravans. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend & the text on the reverse side include English.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the maps show a large number of smaller towns & villages but do not indicate their locations by a dot or a similar marker, so in many cases it is impossible to tell where along a road, or even on which road they are situated. Similarly, locations of petrol & charging stations are not precisely marked, & tourist huts do not indicate from which road they can be best accessed. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.
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South Norwood in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the area around Norwood Junction, etending from Granbgewood House & Charnwood Road eastward to Marlow Road, & from Warminster Road southward to Enmore Road. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

South of France in Cadogan’s popular series of guides to the regions of France; combining solid research, detailed, practical information & individual points of view on each destination – each title is individually authored. Cadogan guides are particularly strong on historical & cultural sightseeing but also carry a good sense of the particular lifestyle of a destination. Informed itineraries on topics such as architecture, food & drink are included, & the low-down on outdoor activities & cultural events is also provided. Authors have handpicked their own recommendations for places to stay & to eat & drink & an added feature of the series is site & building plans, which are included where relevant to descriptions provided in the accompanying text. Introductions to Cadogan guides are more sizeable than many other market competitors, containing a profile of the French region, history, art & architecture, topical matters, food & drink, planning your trip & an A-Z of practical concerns on tourist information. Each title in the series is organized geographically by region & has a particular focus on cultural & historical sights. Guides conclude with a glossary, language tips & recommendations for further reading. ...

South of France & Provence in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ‘ In Context’ introductory chapter profiles the destination with several local writers providing individual insights into different aspects of their city & the wider region. An extensive sights section is arranged by area &

Includes:: information about principal attractions in addition to dedicated walking tours & information boxes on particular places of interest. An escapes & excursions chapter also covers some of the highlights found just beyond the city limits or the must-see attractions in the specific region. The ‘ Consume’ chapter is organised into hotels, restaurants & cafes, bars & shops & services & provides an enormous array of ways to explore the destination. Individual establishments are accompanied by detailed descriptions & include useful information on opening times, prices, location, address & the type of food & drink available. An Arts & Entertainment section provides extensive listings & details of art galleries, books & poetry, cabaret & comedy, children’s activities, clubs, film & television, gay & lesbian, music, sports & fitness & theatre & dance. There is also a Directory with information on getting around the city & region as well as practical guidance on subjects such as attitude & etiquette, customs, disabled visitors, drugs, embassies & consulates, health, help-lines, insurance, internet facilities, media, money, opening hours, religion, smoking, universities, telephones, times & dates, tourist information points, visas & immigration & working in the city.

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South of France in Footprint’s ‘ With Kids’ series; covering a range of guides dedicated to travelling with children in Britain & Europe & incorporating child-friendly days out, activities, places to stay, accommodation & restaurants. Each of the guides in the series provides a comprehensive survey of the region &

Includes:: a large selection of recommendations for parents planning a trip away with their children. Footprint guides have an established reputation, publishing guides since 1921 & have an unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore the best of each region for children. All of the With Kids guides are arranged geographically by chapter, allowing readers to identify easily areas of interest. A Family Favourites section at the start of individual titles profile must-see attractions that are suitable for the whole family & a Kids’ Stuff section also

Includes:: ideas for beach & travel games, recommended children’s books, lists of things to spot & 10 things to try on holiday. Each regional section opens by describing the destination & giving a sample of the range of attractions & activities that are available. There is also information on accommodation, restaurants, & notable local towns or villages, all included with children in mind & designed to make planning easier for parents. A Grown-ups’ stuff section at the back of each guide also provides practical guidance on getting there, public transport, recommended maps, online resources, recommendations for accommodation based on children’s ages. Details of baby supplies, camping equipment, doctors & medical centres, hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets, tourist information centres & toys & beach gear are also included.



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