Belgium: Long-distance Footpaths Map at 1:300, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut/ Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization, showing the network of the waymarked long-distance GR routes. The map uses as its base a road map of the country, with an overprint highlighting the network of Belgium’s long-distance hiking routes, as well as the connecting routes in the adjoining regions of the neighbouring countries. Also marked are locations of youth hostels, Friends-of-Nature houses, gîtes d’etape & chalets. The map also shows coverage of Belgium by maps in the 1:50, 000 topographic survey of the country for those who wish to get more detailed mapping. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at intervals of 1’. Map legend & information of waymarking include English. On the reverse are notes (English included) about walking in Belgium, plus a list of topo-guides to various sections of the network (all titles are published in Dutch and/or French only, no English editions, & are available from Stanfords on request – please contact us by e-mail). ...

Eight motorcycle routes in Belgium, including Luxembourg & the adjoining areas of northern France on pocket-size, light, waterproof & tear- resistant map from De Rouck Geocart with Tripy navigation system instructions. On one side is a general road map at 1:400, 000 covering Belgium, Luxembourg & northern regions of France, extending south to the Beauvais
- Soissons
- Thionville line. The map highlights the routes which are presented on the reverse in greater detail. On the reverse separate enlargements show: two circular tours in Belgium: the environs of Bruges plus the Werchter
- Hageland area four cross-border circuits: two in western Flanders, the Ardennes around Dinant & Fumay, plus northern Luxembourg
- Houffalize area one circuit in France around the valley of the Somme west of Amiens a route in southern Ardennes from Bouillon to Orval Each enlargement is accompanied by detailed instructions using the Tripy navigation system. The scales of the panels with the routes vary from 1:320, 000 to 1:120, 000 & in some areas the presentation of the road network is not detailed enough to show the exact course of the route along smaller minor roads. Familiarity with & ability to use the Tripy system are, therefore, essential in order to use this map. Accompanying text on the Tripy Road Master & Tripy Road Tracer navigations system are in French & Dutch only, but include the addresses of the relevant English language websites.



...

Northern & central Belgium at 1:200, 000 in a series of regional road maps of the Benelux countries from Michelin. Around the Ypres – Messines area locations of the numerous British WWI cemeteries are marked. Insets show enlargements of the Antwerp area including the port facilities, plus Brussels. Michelin’s regional coverage of the Benelux is available either on indexed road maps at 1:200, 000 or as a Road Atlas of Benelux with the North of France, presented with the same mapping but enlarged for greater clarity to 1:150, 000; Luxembourg is in addition covered on a similarly enlarged map. The mapping has Michelin’s traditional detailed presentation of the road network, with full or limited motorway interchanges, road width of smaller roads, height & load restrictions, tolls, gradients on steep roads, swing bridges, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. Ferry routes indicate connections for car transport or pedestrians/cycles only. Railway lines are shown with stations. Symbols mark various places of interest including campsites, bungalow parks & selected other accommodation, sport & recreational facilities, bulb fields & windmills, etc. Also indicated are locations with street plans in the publishers’ Red Guides to hotels & restaurants in Belgium & Luxembourg & in the Netherlands. Topography is presented by relief shading & colouring for woodlands; national parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10’ intervals (maps only, not in the atlas). In maps, the index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of the titles in this series please click on the series link.

...

Belgium in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Southern Belgium with Luxembourg at 1:200, 000 in a series of regional road maps of the Benelux countries from Michelin. Insets show enlargements of the areas around Liège, Charleroi, Namur & Mons, plus a street plan of central Mons. Michelin’s regional coverage of the Benelux is available either on indexed road maps at 1:200, 000 or as a Road Atlas of Benelux with the North of France, presented with the same mapping but enlarged for greater clarity to 1:150, 000; Luxembourg is in addition covered on a similarly enlarged map. The mapping has Michelin’s traditional detailed presentation of the road network, with full or limited motorway interchanges, road width of smaller roads, height & load restrictions, tolls, gradients on steep roads, swing bridges, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. Ferry routes indicate connections for car transport or pedestrians/cycles only. Railway lines are shown with stations. Symbols mark various places of interest including campsites, bungalow parks & selected other accommodation, sport & recreational facilities, bulb fields & windmills, etc. Also indicated are locations with street plans in the publishers’ Red Guides to hotels & restaurants in Belgium & Luxembourg & in the Netherlands. Topography is presented by relief shading & colouring for woodlands; national parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10’ intervals (maps only, not in the atlas). In maps, the index is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the list of the titles in this series please click on the series link.

...

A double sided map of the Belgian waterways. This map is essential for boatmen because it offers a global representation of all classes of waterways. This 1: 250, 000 scale map provides you with a wealth of valuable information in the blink of an eye. The back of the map also provides tourist information; Boating enthusiasts will easily find navigable routes where navigation is intensive or limited in Belgium. The legends & all descriptions are in German & French. Plans of Antwerp & Ghent are included in 1:80 000 scale. ...

British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at Approx. 7/10th of the original scales"ed against each title. The maps show both the British & the enemy trenches. Several of the maps also indicate supply & ammunition dumps, machine gun & trench mortar emplacements, observation posts, etc. Most titles are annotated with a specific date when they were prepared & include on the reverse a glossary of terms used on the map. Some also include additional information on the regiments and/or individual solders connected with that particular part of the front. For more information please see individual descriptions. ...

Administrative provinces of Belgium at 1:100, 000 on GPS compatible topographic maps from the Nationaal Geografisch Instituut/ Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization, each with a separate index booklet covering the whole country. Described by the publishers as a topographic series, the maps do carry all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale, but are not contoured & show altitude only by spot heights. Colours & graphics present the terrain & land cover: rocks, dunes, moors & heathl&, orchards, woodlands, swamps & marshl&, etc. Road network is finely graded according to width & the number of lanes. Footpaths are marked, but the maps do not distinguish between waymarked hiking paths or long-distance GR routes & other local paths. The maps also indicate administrative subdivisions of the provinces into districts & communes. The maps have latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 5’. Titles covering larger provinces are double-sided. The index booklet supplied with each map covers the whole country &, where appropriate, list alternative versions of place names. Map legend & explanatory text in the booklet include English. ...

Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:20, 000 from Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National, the country’s national survey organization. Each 20K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map (with adjustments in the border & coastal areas). The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 20K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. The 1:20, 000 survey covers the whole of Belgium & maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 which shows the division of Belgium into the 50K survey sheets can also be used to see in more detail coverage by the 20K maps. ...

Topographical survey of Belgium at 1:50, 000 from the country’s national survey organization, Nationaal Geografisch Instituut / Institut Géographique National. Contour interval varies according to the terrain, from 2.5 metres in the coastal areas to 10 metres in the Ardennes. The maps provide all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale & in addition have an unusually large amount of vegetation and/or land use information (different types of woodlands, gardens, orchards, heath, etc). Each standard sheet covers Approx. 32 x 20 km / 20 x 12 miles, with larger maps published for the border or coastal areas. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1`. Map legend & a glossary of terms used on the maps include English. Stanfords keeps as regular stock 50K maps for the World War I battlefields around the Ypres, Messines & Passchendaele, & for the area of the Battle of Waterloo. Maps for other regions can be supplied as special orders.PLEASE NOTE: the Long-Distance Footpaths Map of Belgium at 1:300, 000 is overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 topographic survey, showing the exact coverage of each sheet. ...