Laminated waterproof edition of a detailed topographic map of Ben Nevis & Fort William from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering The Mamores & The Grey Corries. Kinlochleven & Spean Bridge Edition A2; Publication date December 2009 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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A selection of thirty walks of different length & difficulty around the region of Ben Nevis & Glen Coe. Each route is illustrated with extracts from Harvey maps & fully described & graded according to distance, approximate time. Information is given on the presence of wildlife, particularly beautiful scenery, buildings of historical interest, which maps to use & refreshments. Full colour photos are used to emphasize the beauty of the region. ...

Colour photography & authoritative text make this guide the ideal companion to Ben Nevis & Glen Coe. It

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Ben Nevis & Glen Coe Adventure Atlas at 1:25, 000 in a series of handy A5 size Adventure Atlases from Geographers` A-Z Map Company with cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. Coverage

Includes:: the final section of the West Highland Way from the Ba Bridge to Fort William & the western section of the Great Glen Way along the Caledonian Canal. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.A-Z Adventure Atlases have cartography of the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer maps & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating traditional public rights of way paths, including bridleways & byways restricted or open to motorized traffic. Also shown are other routes with public access, including permissive footpaths & bridleways. Special marking indicates National Trails, Long-distance Routes & Recreational Routes, & for cyclists the maps show traffic-free routes & the National Cycle Network. A wide range of symbols highlights locations of special tourist interest: camping & caravanning sites, youth hostels, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, historic buildings (indicating where appropriate National Trust, English Heritage, or Cadw), sites for various recreational pursuits, country pubs, public toilets, etc. The mapping provides detailed presentation of the topography with contours at 5 or 10m intervals, numerous spot heights & colouring and/or graphics for different types of terrain or vegetation. Additional colouring shows access l&, including areas managed by the National Trust, Forestry Commission & Woodland Trust. All the standard information expected of high quality survey mapping at this scale is included: finely graded road network, railway lines with stations, cuttings or embankments, individual isolated buildings, etc. For GPS each page as a 1-km British National Grid. Each atlas has an index which

Includes:: geographical features, nature reserves, youth hostels, car parks, etc, & provides additional notes on safety & security when walking, plus QR codes for obtaining by mobile phone information about local weather, danger areas, mountain rescue, map reading, OS National Grid coordinates, etc.



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Waterproof mountain map of Ben Nevis & Glen Coe from Harvey at 1:40, 000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse, an enlargement of Ben Nevis` summit, & 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

Includes:: 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:* The summit of Ben Nevis is shown at 1:15, 000, with a description of how to get to & from the summit.*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 emergency procedures, 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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Experienced climber Alan Kimber’s Cicerone guide to Winter Climbs – Ben Nevis & Glen Coe – is the definitive introduction to exploring some of Scotland’s leading winter climbing. The book covers all that is best on Ben Nevis, as well as Carn Dearg, Aonachs Mor & Beag, Bidean nam Bian & its related summits, Buachaille Etive Mor & the outlying peaks in Glen Coe. Now in its sixth edition, this book is a proven & reliable guide. The guide is organized into four sections on Ben Nevis, Glen Coe & their two surrounding areas & provides a wealth of climbing opportunities for different standards of climber. Each chapter has diagrams showing the general topographical area of the mountains concerned & provides information on the most accessible places for ascents & descents. Labelled diagrams also indicate the path that each route takes in relation to each other. An extensive introduction provides important information on Weather & Avalanches, Equipment & Safety Precautions, Rescue Facilities & Amenities in the area. Detailed climbing route descriptions are accompanied by detailed line drawings mapping each route & also h&-drawn cliff diagrams; in addition to colour photographs illustrating some of the breathtaking highlights of the highest climbs. ...

Ben Nevis with the Mamores & Grey Corries ranges at 1:25, 000 on a double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services in their Superwalker series, with the peak area also shown in greater detail at 1:12, 500. The map divides the area north/south, with a good overlap between the sides, extending from Fort William past Loch Treig to Chno Deang, plus south to Loch Leven & the Blackwater Reservoir. The enlargement highlights the bad visibility descent route including instructions. The main map at 25K also highlights recommended mountain bike trails.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a pocket-size Ultramap with its scale reduced to 1:40, 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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Ben Nevis with the Mamores & Grey Corries ranges 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. The peak of Ben Nevis is also shown in greater detail at 1:20, 000. The map divides the area north/south, with a good overlap between the sides, extending from Fort William past Loch Treig to Chno Deang, plus south to Loch Leven & the Blackwater Reservoir. The enlargement highlights the bad visibility descent route including instructions. The main map at 40K also shows recommended mountain bike trails.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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This 2nd edition of ” Ben Nevis: Britain`s Highest Mountain” brings the history of Ben Nevis right up to date from the 1st edition, by adding the period from 1986 to 2008. This is a highly illustrated & painstakingly researched history of a mountain whose global status far outstrips its modest altitude; a story of climbers, poets, geologists, map makers & pioneering meteorologists. For more than 100 years, mountaineers have honed their skills & equipment on its flanks & ridges & applied them to dazzling effect in the Alps & Greater Ranges. Today, climbing on Ben Nevis is more popular than ever & the mountain`s international reputation continues to grow, as its cliffs offer up some of the most challenging traditional summer & winter climbs in the world. This title offers fully updated history of Britain`s most famous mountain from 1585
- 2008. It is highly illustrated with more than 400 (mostly colour) photographs, diagrams & maps. It features significant new research & historical photographs, &

Includes:: chapters on: Ben Nevis Observatory, Ben Nevis Distillery, Ben Nevis Aluminium Smelter, Ben Nevis Hill Race, Environment & Conservation, Gaelic Place Names, Geology & Mapping.


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This guidebook details 100 walking routes around Ben Nevis & Glen Coe, centred in 10 areas including Fort William & Glen Nevis, the Aonachs, the Mamores, Kinlochleven, Glen Coe, Glen Etive, Black Mount & Ben Cruachan. Routes are graded according to difficulty, & range between short, easy strolls & long, challenging walks with overnight bothy stays. The region`s 44 Munro summits are covered, including 2 easy scrambles & the formidable traverse of Aonach Eagach`s iconic jagged ridge. Alongside step-by-step route descriptions & mapping, the guide presents practical advice on transport, access, safety & where to stay plus background information on the area`s fascinating geology. Many of the routes reflect the author`s belief that the best rewards often lie off the popular tourist trails. Yet the highlights are all there: Buachaille Etive Mor, Aonach Eagach, the Mamores, the Grey Corries, Bidean nam Bian, Ben Starav, Carn Mor Dearg & of course, the mighty Ben Nevis. The book
- like Glen Coe itself
- encourages exploration &

Includes:: a helpful `summit summary` to show different options & assist with route-planning.



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