Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100, 000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:100, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 75 x 80km. The maps have contours at 10 metre intervals, plus relief shading & colouring for different types of landscape: open l&, forests, alvar, marshes, etc. Boundaries of national parks & nature reserves, areas prohibited to cross-country vehicles, & restricted entry military zones are marked. The maps indicate privately maintained local roads, cycle paths with wind shelters, footpaths, etc, & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 2-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Dorset in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Dorset in a series of colourful reproductions of attractive county maps by John Speede from about 1610-1611, printed on thick art paper & ideal for framing. Each title, 58 x 45cm / approx. 23” x 18”, is decorated with additional notes, drawings, coats of arms, street plans, etc. Little drawings are used to show locations of towns, larger villages, hills & woodlands or parks. Rivers & lakes are also drawn, as are boundaries of the administrative subdivisions with the names of the Hundreds. Surrounding the county are decorative panels filled with additional information which differs from title to title: street plans, coats of arms of notable local families, geographical features, notes about local history, etc. ...

The 2012 edition of the ” Dorset Rockfax” will be our fourth full publication to this wonderful climbing area. The previous editions are classic examples of the developing style of ” Rockfax” with each edition being bigger, more detailed & more colourful than the previous. This new edition take the presentation another step forward featuring the widely-acclaimed full-page colour photos & a complete new set of action photos. The book will concentrate on Portl&, Swanage & Lulworth, covering all the sport routes in these areas, & also all the best trade climbing at Swanage & Lulworth. The many new routes at Portland are documented & several new areas have been added to the Swanage repertoire. ...

Twenty graded, circular routes vary in length from 2
- 6 & a half miles & have been designed as a simple programme for those who
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Dorset in the Short Walks guide series, produced in association with Ordnance Survey & published by Crimson; comprising a range of walking guides to popular British destinations. Each title

Includes:: 20 varied walks that are suitable for walkers of all ages & abilities & is accompanied by detailed Explorer 1:25, 000 Ordnance Survey mapping with colour-coded marked routes. The guides are structured in three main sections with different levels of difficulty- short & easy walks, those of modest length that may include uphill walking & more challenging routes that may be longer & over more rugged terrain- covering a total of 20 walks. Each walk has a mini summary & an information box with details of starting points, distance, approximate time, parking & any individual route features. There is also information on refreshments, local transport & public toilets en route. Appendices provide further useful information on walking safety, GPS, the Countryside Code, local organisations & Ordnance Survey maps.

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Dorset 1610 Replica Map by the Old Map Company is a reproduction of the map created for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

Dorsetshire, an original antique map by J. Harrison, published in London, 1789 -1791. A copperplate engraving, coloured. Map size 45.5 x 34.5 cm with a mount size of 63 x 50 cm. An uncommon & detailed map of Dorset that appeared in Harrison's atlas, Maps Of The English Counties. The atlas was published in just two editions
- of 1791 & 1792. Many of the maps from the atlas have earlier dates in their imprints reflecting the date of the completion of the draught & engraving by Haywood (sometimes Heywood) & Sudlow. Although lacking decorative embellishments, these attractive & interesting maps reflect the transition from the elaborate works of the mid-eighteenth century to the more function-focused works of the next. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford
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Dorset in a series of cloth-backed reproductions from the Old Folding Maps of county maps published in beginning of the 19th century, with colouring & symbols providing a wealth of information. Each map is backed onto cloth & presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Dorset & South Devon Coast Path in Trailblazer’s British Walking Guides series; highly practical, informative & portable guides designed with the adventurous walker in mind, & produced by one of the leading outdoor guide-book publishers. Each title in the series explores a range of popular walking routes & long-distance footpaths in Engl&, Scotland & Wales. Designed with practicality in mind, each guide describes a long-distance walking route in clearly defined stages, allowing walkers to easily identify which parts of the route they want to attempt. Strong on both practical content & cultural & historical background, Trailblazer Guides include extensive commentary on sites along the way, including areas of historical interest & outstanding beauty, in addition to cultural & social background, as walkers pass through the landscape. in addition, there are detailed descriptions of places to stay & eat & drink on each walk, as well as boxed insets exploring a local tradition or custom. Detailed, large-scale walking maps are included in each title – a unique feature of Trailblazer guides – which include important information on walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay & eat & general points of interest. The guide is arranged in 4 sections – Planning Your Walk, the Environment & Nature, Minimum Impact Walking & Outdoor Safety & Route Guides & Maps. There is detailed advice & guidance on the route itself, practical information for the walker, budgeting, when to go, itineraries, what to take & getting to & from the route. in addition, informative sections on the environment, flora & fauna & walking safety seek to improve walkers’ experiences of the routes & get the most from their trip. A Minimum Impact Walking & Outdoor Safety section also informs readers of the economic & environmental impact of walking. An appendix gives a list of GPS waypoints along each of the walks. ...