Accompanying the 13-part BBC2 series, Coast is both a superbly illustrated celebration of the UK’s coastal areas & a practical guide to all that they have to offer. Christopher Somerville takes you on an impressive tour of the outer limits of Great Britain & Northern Irel&. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, clear maps & evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events & fascinating facts
- all clearly laid out to help you plan you own adventure. From the dramatic cliffs of Eastbourne’s Beachy Head to the spare beauty of the Norfolk salt marshes; from the storm-wracked Cape Wrath at the edge of the Scottish Highlands to the peaceful wooded creeks of Cornwall’s Helford River. With fascinating & beautifully illustrated guide to the 9000-mile coastline of Britain & Northern Irel&, this book will be the centre of everyone’s attention.
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Coast & Castles Cycle Route North at 1:100, 000 in a series of cycling maps from Sustrans, the charity behind developing UK’s National Cycle Network. The map covers route No. 1 between Edinburgh & Aberdeen, with alternative variants between Edinburgh & Dundee. Many day ride suggestions are marked, as well as a spur from Banchory to Ballater along the Deeside Way. The map is printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. 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. ...

Coast & Castles Cycle Route South at 1:100, 000 in a series of cycling maps from Sustrans, the charity behind developing UK’s National Cycle Network. The map covers route No. 1 between Newcastle & Edinburgh via Galashields, with an alternative route No. 76 after Berwick-upon-Tweed via Dunbar. Many day ride suggestions are marked, as well as other national routes in the area. The map is printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. 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. ...

Coast is a definitive narrative of Nicholas Crane’s journey of discovery around the edges of Britain & Ireland & the culmination of five years presenting the BBC’s successful series. On a journey of exploration, Crane describes how we discovered & embraced our coastline
- the key to our island identity. From the shining cliffs that the dinosaurs would have seen to the modern estuaries teeming with wildlife, from Stone Age fishermen, via smugglers` caves, to modern day surfers & sandcastle builders – everyone who has lived, worked & played on Britain & Ireland’s coastline forms part of its evolving tale. A fusion of history, geography, adventure & biography, Coast explains why the edge of our little earth means so much to us.
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The first book of Coast took us on a sweeping clockwise tour of Britain`s marine borderlands, where one type of distinctive landscape gives way to the next. In this companion volume we criss-cross the UK & Irel&, looking at our relationship with different regions of our coast. Each chapter looks at a certain stretch of coastline, how areas within that stretch are related, & what that says about our l&, our history & our way of life. For example, Chalk to Chalk takes us from Dover to the Isle of Wight & even across the channel, where the substance of the land itself has shaped how we live there. Holyhead to Liverpool mark the boundaries of The Inventive Coast, a hotbed of maritime innovation & industrial progress. Our military history is explored in The Explosive Coast, which takes us from Carlisle to Arran. We learn how the coast created one of the world`s greatest cities, London, along The Capital Coast, & The Emerald Coast is a celebration of Ireland`s dramatic eastern edge. Many other varied themes & regions are explored in this fascinating guide to our coast. Fully illustrated with glorious photgraphs, there`s much to discover where the UK & Ireland meet the sea. ...

” Coast & Beyond” is a beautifully illustrated, in-depth companion to BBC TWO`s BAFTA-winning series ” Coast”. It tells the fascinating stories of our own magnificent coastline &, for the first time, goes further afield to explore those of our neighbours, too. Steve Evanson, the producer of the television series, is our guide to great coastal landmarks, such as Blackpool`s Tower & Illuminations, St Michael`s Mount in Cornwall & the enormous Great Laxey Water Wheel on the Isle of Man. He also investigates local stories & events, including Brighton`s little-known silent-movie industry, the mysterious collapse of the Tay Bridge in 1879 & Spike Island
- the ` Irish Alcatraz`. What`s more, this book looks beyond the shores of the British Isles towards the coastlines of northwest Europe & northern France, which are inextricably tied to our own through trade, war, culture & geology. How can the crumbling white cliffs of Normandy help us to understand the erosion of our own chalk walls? What do Norwegian fiords & Scottish lochs have in common? & what impact did the Vikings have on the British coast?” Coast & Beyond” provides a wealth of information about the landscape, history & geography of our coastal regions, as well as maps & practical information for visitors, so that you, too, can discover the secrets of our coast...and beyond.
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Pocket Mountains' pocket-sized Coasts & Castles cycling guide covers the the National Cycle Network Route 1 from Newcastle to Aberdeen, via Edinburgh. The guide is divided into sections of the route, with an introduction followed by a detailed breakdown of the journey; further information is included such as difficulty, length, & terrain to expect. There are also additional tips on places to see, where to stay, & the nearest cycle centre for spares & repairs. Produced with Sustrans, The maps contained within the guide give a general overview, with only A & B roads marked; with it ...

Over a hundred years ago, the National Trust was founded to preserve places of historic interest & natural beauty in Engl&, Wales & Northern Irel&. Today it protects around 252, 000 hectares (623, 000 acres) of land & over 700 miles (1126km) of coastline. This exquisite collection reveals the true beauty of Britain`s countryside & coastal heritage. The variety is unmatched
- from the fells & lakes of Cumbria & the wilderness wetlands of the Fens to the granite columns of Giant`s Causeway & the spectacular beaches of the the Cornish Coast. This collection is not just a celebration of Britain`s diverse & extraordinary beauty but also the photographer`s art. Three leading British landscape photographers capture unforgettable images of Britain`s remarkable natural heritage, & encourage the preservation of our unique countryside & coastline for future generations.
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The coast of central Portugal around Lisbon in a series of detailed, indexed touring maps from Turinta, the country’s leading map publishers, each with street plans of main towns. Road network

Includes:: local country roads, most with driving distances. Railway lines are shown with stations. Symbols mark locations of pousadas, campsites, monuments & historical sites, golf courses, marinas, & other places of interest. The map is indexed & has a UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse there are street plans of Leiria, Santarém & Setúbal, all showing locations of tourist offices plus places of interest. Also included is overview map showing road access & main routes within Lisbon, plus a distance table.



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Viewed from the air, even the most familiar landscapes take on a startling new life. The countryside becomes a pattern; the coast becomes an edge. Humanity recedes & the land itself takes centre stage. From small harbours to expansive bridges, towering cliffs to seaside resorts
- ” Coast from the Air” gives an incredible new perspective on our green & pleasant l&, & how beautiful & fragile that land can be. In 20 chapters
- each one focusing on a specific coastal region of the British Isles
- over 200 outstanding aerial photographs portray the beauty & diversity of our coastline. From the Dingle to The Wash; from the mild seaside towns of England`s south coast to the storm-lashed fishing villages of the Outer Hebrides, ” Coast from the Air” is a true visual feast.


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