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The eastern part of the Lake District at 1:40, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, pocket-size Ultramap from Harvey Map Services with the same cartography as their Superwalker map of this area. Coverage extends from A66 in the north to Windermere & Staveley in the south &

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Ullswater, Haweswater, Ambleside & the northern part of Lake Windermere, the peak of High Rise, etc.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a Superwalker map at 1:25, 000
- to see the list of titles available in this series please click on the series link. Maps in Harvey’s Superwalker series have contours at 15m intervals, with additional graphics for various types of terrain (crags, large boulders, scattered rocks) & colouring for different kinds of land use or vegetation (pastures, bogs, forests or woodl&, etc). The maps show local hiking paths, indicating where appropriate long-distance routes, & boundaries of national parks or other protected areas. Scottish titles also indicate Munro, Corbett & Graham hills. Some maps in addition highlight local cycle routes. A range of symbols mark various facilities for walkers including youth or independent hostels, campsites & caravan sites, information points, etc. Each map has a 1-km British or Irish national grid.


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Lake District in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...
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Lake District in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...
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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Lake District, packed with insider tips & ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, & a laminated pull-out map
- all designed to help you see the very best of the Lake District. Visit the quaint villages of Grasmere, take a cruise around Windermere, pick up some mint cake in Kendal or go for a hike in the valley at Langdale. From Top 10 castles & houses to the Top 10 pubs & inns
- discover the best of the Lake District with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Lake District:- Five easy-to-follow itineraries to help you make the most of your trip- Top 10 lists showcase the best Lake District attractions, covering Keswick, Coniston Water, Wasdale & more- Free laminated pull-out map of the Lake District, plus seven colour area maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore the Lake District`s most interesting areas, with the best places for eating, hiking & swimming.- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly & plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful transport, visa & health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Windermere, the Central Fells, Ullswater, the Northwest, Whitehaven & Wasdale, & more Planning to explore beyond the Lake District? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips & tours to inform & enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.


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Lake District in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...
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Lake District in the Great Breaks mini series from Insight Guides is a slim, focussed short break guide to the region, whether you are aiming for a relaxing or active break, illustrated with vivid colour photographs & containing easy to navigate information. A top 10 sites for the destination & its surrounding area are given, with a selection of detailed & mapped tour/walk ideas, special features on the uniqueness of the place e.g. its heritage, festivals & wildlife, as well as practical information on active pursuits, themed holidays, & selected places to stay to suit a cross section of budgets & tastes. An overview map showing selected tour routes & a selection of five summary boxes of top five great things to do or places to do adorn the inside jackets. ...
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Great Breaks Lake District is a concise, full-colour travel guide to this most romantic national park, with a selection of clearly laid-out walks & tours complemented by beautiful photography & a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Overview: the book starts by highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do, from taking a boat on gleaming lakes & tarns to exploring picturesque abbeys & stone circles. This is followed by an engaging introduction on culture & landscape, lifestyle & traditions, & an overview of where to find the best food & drink. Walks & Tours: this guide features irresistible self-guided walks & tours that will take you on a journey through this poetic landscape of high green fells, clear waters & quaint villages that inspired the likes of William Wordsworth & Beatrix Potter. All are clearly timed & accompanied by easy-to-follow maps plus h&-picked places to eat, drink & shop. Special Features home in on what makes the Lake District unique: its prestigious literary heritage, local festivals & fascinating wildlife. Travel Tips: the final section of the book is packed with information on active pursuits, themed holidays & transport, as well as specially selected accommodation to suit all tastes & budgets, from chic boutique hotels to family-friendly B& Bs. ...
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Great Mountain Days in the Lake District is Mark Richards’ large format Cicerone guide exploring the classic routes of the Lakeland Fells. The guide is both practical & inspirational in providing details of 50 diverse expeditions on the high fells. Memorable mountain walks that are covered include routes up Scafell Pike, Bowfell, Blencathra & Great Gable, horseshoe ridge routes along Fairfield, Helvellyn & Newl&, ridge walks & scrambles across Sharp Edge, Striding Edge & St Sunday Craig & family days out on the fells including Lingmoor Fell, Wetherlam, Haystacks & Place Fell. The guide is organised into the 50 main routes which take in the majority of the Lake District area. Each walk begins with an information box providing detailed information on distance, height gain, time, difficulty grading, starting points, the relevant maps & after-walk refreshments. The walks are all graded, making the guide equally suitable for less experienced walkers looking for new summits & undiscovered areas. A detailed introduction considers the issue of conserving & caring for the Fells as well as weather conditions. There is also a foreword by Sir Chris Bonington. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by detailed route sketches mapping the route ahead in addition to full page colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region. ...
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Waterproof mountain map of the Lake District from Harvey at 1:40, 000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse, enlargements of Scafell and Pillar, & advice on navigating the region safely.*MAIN MAP:* Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, & index contours at 75m intervals. A variety of symbols are used to show terrain detail, such as caves/mines, major & climbing crags, shafts, sinkholes, cairns, & large boulders. The map is GPS compatible, with the National Grid overprinted on the cartography. Rights of way shown include tracks, long distance & intermittent paths. Road detail

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minor, residential & forest roads; railway lines & stops are marked, as are chairlifts & ski tows. Points of interest & facilities such as campsites, information points, & mountain rescue post are prominently highlighted.*ENLARGEMENTS:* Scafell & Pillar are both shown at 1:15, 000 in the same cartographic style as the main map, but with more clarity.*GEOLOGICAL MAP:* The reverse shows a geological map of the region from the British Geological Survey, with detailed relief shading & colours used to denote different types of rock. There is additional written geological information, as well as a geological timeline of the region.*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:* There is also information on mountain incident & first aid, navigating the region safely, & useful contact numbers are provided. There are also lists of local climbing venues, mountaineering club huts, & mountain bothies. Printed on tough, hard-wearing polyethylene, the map is waterproof, tear-resistant, & comes in a clear plastic wallet.

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This laminated `map` is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the landscape of the Lake District.

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Lake District Great Breaks Insight Guide

Lake District in the Great Breaks mini series from Insight Guides is a slim, focussed short break guide to the region, whether you are aiming for a relaxing or active break, illustrated with vivid colour photographs and containing easy to navigate information. A top 10 sites for the destination and its surrounding area are given, with a selection of detailed and mapped tour/walk ideas, special features on the uniqueness of the place e.g. its heritage, festivals and wildlife, as well as practical information on active pursuits, themed holidays, and selected places to stay to suit a cross section of budgets and tastes. An overview map showing selected tour routes and a selection of five summary boxes of top five great things to do or places to do adorn the inside jackets.
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Lake District in the Great Breaks mini series from Insight Guides is a slim, focussed short break guide to the region, whether you are aiming for a relaxing or active break, illustrated with vivid colour photographs & containing easy to navigate information. A top 10 sites for the destination & its surrounding area are given, with a selection of detailed & mapped tour/walk ideas, special features on the uniqueness of the place e.g. its heritage, festivals & wildlife, as well as practical information on active pursuits, themed holidays, & selected places to stay to suit a cross section of budgets & tastes. An overview map showing selected tour routes & a selection of five summary boxes of top five great things to do or places to do adorn the inside jackets.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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