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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 in the AA Leisure Guide series; exploring the walking, cycling & car touring opportunities in a range of British destinations. The guides also provide details of outdoor activities, local events & festivals, shopping, the best pubs & tea-rooms & the must-see attractions in each region. Each title in the series allows readers to find individual sections easily & is designed for practical use on the road. An illustrated Essential Sights introductory section lists some of the region ...
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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake District: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore the Lake District with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this beautiful corner of Britain has to offer... From the highest peaks to the deepest lakes, picture perfect villages, sweeping panoramic views, hilltop walks, literary locations, country pubs & bustling market towns
- welcome to the Lake District. England`s largest National Park, & now World Heritage Site, the Lake District offers a perfect retreat to the countryside... This is the Lake District! Your Marco Polo Lake District Pocket Guide
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- we show you the hidden gems & little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the region. Stay in a National Trust property, take an alpaca for a walk or enjoy a cream tea with a heavenly view across Ullswater. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` the Lake District experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored walking & driving tours will help you enjoy all of the Lake District. These inspirational itineraries will help you explore all the mountains, lakes & gorgeous little towns of this popular National Park. Lake District in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake District

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full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to walk in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. The map

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small street maps of Kendal, Keswick, Bowness on Windermere & Grasmere. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Lake District to show you around this fabulous National Park. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything the Lake District has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
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The Lake District in the AA Mini Guide series; comprising a selection of handy, pocket sized guides to a range of British regions &

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recommended walks, activities & principal sights. Each guide provides a useful overview of the area, taking in the region

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Vertebrate’s guide to mountain biking in the Lake District covers 26 recommended mountain bike trails, routes & rides ranging from 12km to 60km. The routes themselves have been devised & tested by local riders to help you get the very best out of the Cumbrian trails. Each route is described with easy-to-follow instructions, information on difficulty, length, nearest refreshments (usually a recommended pub), altitude profile, & parking. Clear & easy to read mapping is taken from Ordnance Survey cartography at 1:50, 000. Rights of way & roads are indicated & the mountain bike trails are prominently highlighted. Topography is shown through spot heights & detailed contour lines. Local facilities & points of interest are also clearly marked.in addition, there are optional routes given for each ride, & the guide contains tips on safety, night time cycling & has a special section with the top ten climbs, downhills & runs in the area. A Bonus Section

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information about the man-made trails at Whinlatter & Grizedale, Top Tens & a detailed Appendix.

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A cycling guidebook, Lake District Mountain Biking is a compact guide to the best riding in one of the best mountain biking areas in the country. It helps you explore classic rides around Walna Scar, High Street & Borrowdale & discover several lesser-known gems. You can also ride moorland singletrack, tackle massive climbs & rattle along some of the rockiest trails you'll ever encounter on two wheels. It covers 26 routes, from 12 to 60km long. Clearly described using easy-to-follow directions, they are graded for difficulty & plotted on Harvey Maps. A special bonus section

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the best downhill runs, climbs & cruises in the area & visitor information about the region.

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A spectacular new perspective on the Lake District from the award-winning mountain photographer & filmmaker Alastair Lee, Lake District Mountain Landscape is a work of extraordinary commitment & originality. With an emphasis on the mountain heights, Lee captures the otherworldliness & majesty of the ` English Alps` in all seasons & conditions. An experienced climber, Lee brings all his skill & tenacity to the task of capturing sunrises from the top of the highest peaks, moonlight on icy slopes & seas of cloud filling the familiar valleys of Lakel&. Ascents of seemingly unscaleable crags like Pillar & Gimmer Crag are celebrated, & 360 degree panoramas in ethereal upland light from high peaks including Helvellyn, Bowfell & Great Gable are complemented by a series of identifying sketches. In a book which will be full of revelations for Lakelanders & visitors alike, Alastair Lee renews & redefines the magic of this much loved landscape ...
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Selected areas of the Lake District on a laminated & waterproof map from Goldeneye presenting 10 specially chosen off-road circular routes highlighted on contoured map extracts at scales around 1:25, 000 / 1:50, 000, annotated with directions & accompanied by brief descriptions. Map extracts cover circuits from/around: Skiddow – Keswick, Blencathra, Keswick Railway Path & Castlerigg Stone Circle, Threlkeld – Troutbeck & the Old Coach Road, Loweswater – Buttermere, Watendlath – Honister, Pooley Bridge – Askham Fell, Eskdale, Coniston – Banishead Quarries – Torver, & Windermere – Kentmere – Garburn Pass, Each map panel shows the topography by contour lines, in most titles at 50 foot intervals, with additional altitude colouring & spot heights. The route is prominently highlighted including, where appropriate, sections on the road network & is annotated at various points with instructions. Symbols indicate various landmarks & places of interest. The maps have no coordinates for GPS navigation. Each map extract is accompanied by details of the overall route distance, timing, grade & refreshment points, plus a brief description. ...
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Lake District National Park on an unusual & interesting wall map from The Outstanding Map Company, size 60 x 85cm / 24’ x 34’ approx., with excellent presentation of the topography & a list of the summits with altitude, printed on high quality paper. The map uses satellite imagery enhanced by bold relief shading to provide an excellent presentation of the fells. The network of rivers, streams & canals is clearly visible & waterfalls are marked. Additional colouring shows towns or villages, enclosed farmland & woodl&. The map also shows local road network, railway lines with stations (including preserved or narrow gauge lines), & ferry routes on the lakes. Numerous place names show not only geographical

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fells, pikes & other peaks, dales, etc, but also towns, villages, & selected tourist sites such as museums, etc. An index lists all the summits named on the map in descending order of height. A decorative frame gives the National Grid values in steps of one kilometre.

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Lake District Mountain Biking

A guidebook to mountain biking in the Lake District, in and around the national park. The Lakes offer some of the best MTB riding in the UK. 24 exciting, original routes for all abilities, arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the far north-west and Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley. The Lake District has plentiful and varied trails, and the routes described in this guide offer spectacular views of the famous lakes and great memories time and time again. Routes are graded for distance, difficulty, ascent, time or how much of the route goes off road. All routes have clear directions and tips on what to look out for on the way with numbers linking text, maps and profiles together to show you quickly where you are and where to go next.
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A guidebook to mountain biking in the Lake District, in & around the national park. The Lakes offer some of the best MTB riding in the UK. 24 exciting, original routes for all abilities, arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the far north-west & Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley. The Lake District has plentiful & varied trails, & the routes described in this guide offer spectacular views of the famous lakes & great memories time & time again. Routes are graded for distance, difficulty, ascent, time or how much of the route goes off road. All routes have clear directions & tips on what to look out for on the way with numbers linking text, maps & profiles together to show you quickly where you are & where to go next.

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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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