The Nicolson Isle of Skye Tourist map is a 1:100, 000 scale road map suitable for touring the Isle of Skye. This map has clear, easy to read road mapping that shows all major & minor roads, tracks & paths as well as roads under construction. Also shown are railways & stations, tourist railway stations & disused railway lines, national cycle routes, & long distance footpaths. County boundaries are clearly marked, as are airports, hospitals, parking, hostels, visitor information centres, historic sites, peaks with height in meters, gardens, museums, heritage centres, viewpoints, nature reserves, picnic sites, camping grounds, caravan sites, golf courses, fishing spots & other places of interest. Natural features shown on the map include woodland areas, national/forest parklands, mud, shingle, beaches & dunes, rocks, built up-areas & National Scottish Trust areas. The map is fully indexed. ...

The Isle of Thanet in 1893 in a series of reproductions of Ordnance Survey’s famous ” Inch to the Mile” maps published in the Alan Godfrey Editions to provide a historical record of England & Wales in the second half of 19th & early 20th century. The map covers most of the Isle of Thanet including Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs. Other locations in this title include Acol, Birchington, Minster, St Lawrence, St Nicholas at Wade, St Peters & Westgate on Sea. On the reverse is a detailed map of the historic village of Minster. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the OS Inch to the Mile Maps: the maps provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 x 12 miles (29 x 19 kms approx.), & offer historical mapping for small towns & villages not covered by the more detailed series for which the Godfrey Editions are better known. On the reverse all the maps have historical notes & most titles also include a more detailed, large scale map of a small town or a village in the area. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

A detailed topographic map of the Isle of Wight from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Cowes, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Yarmouth & Ventnor. Edition B2; Publication date March 2008 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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Imray's 2000-series small format UK charts are comprehensive & easy-to-use sailing charts for popular British waters. Published as small (A2) sheets on rip-proof, waterproof paper, they are ideal to be used on small tables or in cockpits. They show detailed coastline & depth information, & are constantly corrected to reflect latest information. Designed primarily for yachtsmen, they are comprehensive without being unnecessarily cluttered. Approved for use with Yeoman plotters, Imray 2000 series charts include Yeoman reference points, & are based on the WGS84 datum for GPS compatibility. They are also approved for small craft use by the MCA. Charts are fully updated to the latest printing date, & often include further corrections on a separate sheet. Subsequent corrections can be found on the Imray website. Base cartography uses contours, several levels of colour shading, & spot measurements to indicate depth relative to Lowest Astronomical Tide, including distinct colour highlighting for tidally-covered l&. A large number of hatchings & markings are used to indicate coast types, salt flats, marshl&, reefs, etc. Compliant IALA ' System A' buoys are clearly marked, & indications of other navigational aides such as light floats are given where possible. Lighthouses are clearly marked with arcs of visibility. A complex & comprehensive system of symbols is used to indicate all types of submerged obstructions, including wrecks, rocks, pipelines & cables, with depths where known. Flood tides, eddies races, ebb tide streams & other current information is given. A wide range of symbols indicate onshore features, anchorages, harbour details & other points of note. Danger areas, restricted areas & traffic zones are all shown. ...

Isle of Wight 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. ...

Isle of Wight & the New Forest in Crimson’s ‘ Best of Britain’ series, encompassing a range of guides covering Britain’s regions, exploring some of the best places to eat, find organic & local produce, as well as things to do in wet weather, places to stay & local legends, festivals & pubs. The guides are particularly child-friendly, with a range of activities for those visiting with children. Extensive introductory sections cover factual information about the region, with details of when to go, getting there & around, accommodation, food & drink, festivals & annual events, travelling with children, activities, organised holidays & courses & further practical tourist guidance. A background section also offers insights into the area’s history, geography & geology, wildlife & habitats, culture & local heroes. The main guide section of each title is organised geographically by region, with a list of ‘unmissable highlights’ in the region opening each chapter, so readers can see the main highlights at a glance. ‘ What to see & do’ sections are arranged under ‘fair weather’ & ‘wet weather’, to allow visitors the flexibility to plan their trip accordingly. Each guide in the series incorporates a number of themed maps such as recommended restaurants & gastro-pubs, things to do with children & historical experiences. ‘ Photo Essays’ – a series of colour photographs documenting the region’s highlights – are also included, exploring the local landscape, countryside & where appropriate, coastline. ...

Isle of Wight 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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Short Walks Isle of Wight covering parts of Newtown, Tennyson Down & Bembridge. This selection offers interest & regional variety in the Isle of Wight, providing the best short walks in the area. Covering walks through the whole of the Isle of Wight, both popular & little know scenic routes including Newchurch & Carisbrooke.- See walk locations by Looking Inside Inside:-20 circular walks up to 5 miles- Clear, large scale Ordnance Survey route maps- GPS reference for all Isle of Wight waypoints- Where to park, good pubs & places of interest en route- All routes have been fully researched & written by expert outdoor writers
- Beautiful photography of scenes from the walks Ideal for families, or for those who prefer shorter distances, Short Walks guides contain 20 walks graded by distance, duration & difficulty. Each route

Includes:: points of interest as well as fun observation questions for children.


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Isle of Wight is the Jarrold Short Walks guide to exploring the walking possibilities on the isl&. This pocket-sized guide covers a selection of walks in the region that are suitable for walkers of all ages & abilities. A range of routes are covered, including walks in the old town at Newtown, Freshwater & Tennyson Down, around Bembridge & Calbourne & Winkle Street. Each of the walks is colour-coded by difficulty, allowing walkers to plan their route accordingly. The guide is 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. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by Ordnance Survey extracts mapping the route in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region. Appendices provide further useful information on walking safety, GPS, the Countryside Code, local organisations & Ordnance Survey maps. ...

Isle of Wight 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. ...