West Virginia Recreational Atlas & Gazetteer at 1:150, 000 approx. in a series of large format paperback state atlases from De Lorme, with detailed, contoured, GPS compatible topographic mapping plus extensive recreational information, with lists of sites & facilities, etc. Each title covers one state & presents it on impressively detailed mapping at scales much more detailed than used on most state road maps. Particularly popular areas are often also presented on enlargements. The maps are contoured, show variation of terrain (deserts, glaciers, wetlands, woodlands, etc) & have latitude & longitude and/or UTM grid lines for GPS use. Various types of protected areas are distinguished by the colouring of their boundaries, e.g. national or state parks, forests, etc. Also marked are Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones. Road network is shown in much more detail than on other state mapping, with local roads, unsurfaced back roads & tracks, forest trails, etc. Where appropriate, old historical routes are marked. Railway lines & local airports or landing strips are included & the maps also indicate administrative boundaries. Symbols highlight various recreational areas & facilities such as campgrounds, unique natural features, etc. Each title contains extensive lists of outdoor adventure sites (grouped into activities such as hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, skiing, etc.), diverse family outing sites, campgrounds, & tables showing what facilities can be found in the state ...

West Virginia Recreational Atlas & Gazetteer at 1:150, 000 approx. in a series of large format paperback state atlases from De Lorme, with detailed, contoured, GPS compatible topographic mapping. Recreational information

Includes:: lists of scenic drives, unique natural features, historic sites, attractions, covered bridges, hiking trails, cycle routes, paddling & ski sites. Tables present facilities in national/state lands & campgrounds, plus fishing & hunting areas with lists of species. Each title in this De Lorme series covers one state & presents it at a scale much more detailed than used on most state road maps. Particularly popular areas are often also presented on enlargements. The maps are contoured, show variation of terrain (deserts, glaciers, wetlands, woodlands, etc) & have latitude & longitude and/or UTM grid lines for GPS use. Various types of protected areas are distinguished by the colouring of their boundaries, e.g. national or state parks, forests, etc. Also marked are Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones. Road network is shown in much more detail than on other state mapping, with local roads, unsurfaced back roads & tracks, forest trails, etc. Where appropriate, old historical routes are marked. Railway lines & local airports or landing strips are included & the maps also indicate administrative boundaries. Symbols highlight various recreational areas & facilities such as campgrounds, unique natural features, etc. Each title contains extensive lists of outdoor adventure sites (grouped into activities such as hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, skiing, etc.), diverse family outing sites, campgrounds, & tables showing what facilities can be found in the state’s recreational areas. Each atlas also has an index of localities. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Detailed physical wall map of West Virginia State at a scale of 1:500, 000. The cartography shows relief through a stunning, ...

West Wales in a series of nine sheets from Old House Books covering England & Wales & reproducing mapping originally published in 1897 in The Royal English Atlas to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Each map comes with a small booklet describing Victorian Britain & is presented in a protective envelope. Reproduced at a scale of 4 miles to one inch & predominantly in black & white, the maps show rivers, woodlands & main roads in colour, with county boundaries also highlighted by colouring. Railway lines are shown with stations. Topography is presented by old style hachuring, which so vividly depicts more hilly & mountainous terrain, & plenty of names of geographical features are included. In the coastal waters bathymetric contours & sandbanks are marked. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10` & 5` intervals respectively. ...

WEST WITH THE NIGHT appeared on 13 bestseller lists on first publication in 1942. It tells the spellbinding story of Beryl Markham -- aviator, racehorse trainer, fascinating beauty -and her life in the Kenya of the 1920s & 30s. Markham was taken to Kenya at the age of four. As an adult she was befriended by Denys Finch-Hatton, the big-game hunter of OUT OF AFRICA fame, who took her flying in his airplane. Thrilled by the experience, Markham went on to become the first woman in Kenya to receive a commercial pilot`s license. In 1936 she determined to fly solo across the Atlantic -- without stopping. When Charles Lindbergh did the same, he had the wind behind him. Markham, by contrast, had a strong headwind against her & a plane that only flew up to 163 mph. On 4 September, she took off.. . Several days later, she crash-landed in Nova Scotia & became an instant celebrity. ...

This work presents a collection of twenty circular routes for those who enjoy a country drive to an attractive spot for a refreshing walk. It

Includes:: routes near Burley in Wharfedale, Heptonstall, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Ledsham & Kirkstall Abbey, along with maps & photographs.

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West Yorkshire Cycle Map at 1:110, 000 from Sustrans, including The Trans Pennine Trail, Way of the Roses trail & the Pennine Cycleway, plus five day rides: York Circular, Harrogate, Knaresborough & the Nidd, Around Ilkley Moor, Selby to Naburn & Back, plus Sowerby Bridge Loop. Street plans show Bradford, Dewsbury, Leeds, Ripon, Selby, Sowerby Bridge & York. 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. ...

West Yorkshire 30 Short walks is a handy pocket-sized box of 30 short walking routes in West Yorkshire. Contained within the box are 30 cards each with a short walking route, so walkers can easily take it with them on the walk for easy reference. All of the walks featured are between 1 & 4 miles long, allowing walkers to tackle them in a morning or afternoon. Key panels give details on distance, gradient, difficulty, surface & other practical advice. ...

This compact & handy guide to short walks in West Yorkshire features walks between one & four miles long which can be covered in a morning or afternoon. There is an introduction for each walk giving background on the area, its history, wildlife & other points of interest; plus key information panels providing a summary of distance, time, gradient & ascent, level of difficulty, type of surface & access, landscape, dog friendliness, refreshments, parking & public toilets. Each walk has a highly detailed map & clear, easy-to-follow route directions. ...

West Yorkshire Cycle Routes at 1:100, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Sustrans, the charity behind developing UK’s National Cycle Network. Panels with street plans indicate the routes across the town centres of Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Harrogate, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Holmfirth, Huddesfield, Keighley, Leeds, Ripon, Selby, Shipley, Wakefield & York. The map also

Includes:: lists of cycle shops & hire facilities, plus a route profile of the local section of the Way of the Roses trail between Airton & York. Each title in the Sustrans series of cycling maps covers either a single route, presented in sections on separate strip maps, or a wider area with the main cycling route (s) prominently highlighted but other recommendations for cyclists also marked. The area covered each map is shown on our website on its individual “coverage” image. The route has markers indicating steep gradients, controlled access, distances & possible danger points. Route profiles indicate riding surface & the density of traffic (main road, minor road & traffic-free) &, where appropriate, street plans show the course of the route across towns & cities. On maps covering a wider area around the main National Cycle Route suggestions of possible day ride excursions are also marked. A range of symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest, including tourist information centres, youth hostels, cafes & pubs, grocery shops, cycle shops & hire, historical & natural sites, etc. For access by rail, the rail network is shown with stations &, where appropriate, metro stations are also marked. Topography is shows by altitude colouring. Unless specifically indicated in the individual description, the maps do not show British National Grid lines for GPS. Each title also contains contact addresses for various useful organizations, etc. Many titles are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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