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recommendations on accommodation, food and drink, nightlife etc. The walks feature in-depth route descriptions, with distance and timing, difficulty grading as well as advice on clothing and equipment. For each one, a shorter and/or alternative route is suggested and detailed map extracts and public transport information are included. The guides are illustrated with colour photographs and side panels annotated with local legends, myth, information and facts feature throughout. A fold out regional map at the back of the book shows the walk routes and locates recommended hotels and restaurants.
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The Sunflower Complete Guide series details 15 to 20 walks in a particular region as well as offering a full coverage of all the sites & all the important information on getting there & getting about. The titles in this series feature an introduction with information on when to go, how to get there & around, advice on walking, accommodations, food & drinks & practicalities like documents, money, customs, climate, shopping, leisure, etc. It also provides a comprehensive coverage of sites of particular interests & the history, legends, customs, food, art & architecture of the specific location. After the general presentation the books are then organised in geographical order & for each region present local walks, information specific to the area, & more recommendations on accommodation, food & drink, nightlife etc. The walks feature in-depth route descriptions, with distance & timing, difficulty grading as well as advice on clothing & equipment. For each one, a shorter and/or alternative route is suggested & detailed map extracts & public transport information are included. The guides are illustrated with colour photographs & side panels annotated with local legends, myth, information & facts feature throughout. A fold out regional map at the back of the book shows the walk routes & locates recommended hotels & restaurants.

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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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