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(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN Lazio local map, scale 1 /
200 000 is the ideal companion to fully explore this Italian region
and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and
attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief mapping. MICHELIN
local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with
over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of cycling paths and
nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find more than just your
way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed coverage of Italy are
perfect for fully exploring these countries and are also ideal for
cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin
selected itineraries and must-sees of the area * A clear and
comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths
and nature trails. * Star rated tourist sights and attractions
cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of
main cities and a comprehensive place name index
(Edition revised in 2020) The MICHELIN Drome, Vaucluse local map,
scale 1/150,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore these
Southern areas of France and provides star-rated Michelin tourist
itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief
mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor
enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of
cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find
more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed
coverage of France are perfect for fully exploring these countries
and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D
relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and must-sees of the
area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as
well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star rated tourist
sights and attractions cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN
Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a comprehensive place name
index
Quite simply La Gomera and El Hierro Tour & Trail Maps are the
most detailed, accurate, toughest, easy to read, large scale maps
of La Gomera and El Hierro that you can buy. Our map sheet is 840mm
by 680mm. On the cover side you get the latest 35k scale 8th
edition La Gomera Tour & Trail Map by David Brawn. On the
reverse side is our 35k scale 1st edition El Hierro Tour &
Trail Map by Jan Kostura. Both maps are produced to our 'Tour &
Trail' level of detail ranging from major roads to secondary roads
to minor roads to streets and camino rural narrow country roads,
plus dirt roads and walking trails. Walking trails are specially
highlighted, GR (Gran Recorido trails in green) and Walk La Gomera
(in red), making them easier to identify on the maps and easier to
find on the ground. Altitude background colouring is designed to
clearly show the altitude range when traveling across each island
by car or on foot. 100 metre and 50 metre contours, 100m and 20m on
El Hierro, are clearly shown on the map along with a large number
of individual height points and all of the official 'Trig' points.
Tour & Trail attention to detail is legendary as is our useful
symbol range including miradors, picnic areas, petrol stations,
bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road
safely.You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds,
cemeterys, churchs, chapels, lighthouses, towers and forts, camping
areas, wind turbines, hotels and those all important information
offices. For adventurers on foot Tour & Trail Maps are
researched and designed by hikers for use by hikers. Our
comprehensive gps ground surveys produce the best road mapping
available but the value of this on the ground research becomes even
more important when you leave the tarmac. Digital editions of these
maps are available for the Viewranger and LocusMap apps, plus
Custom Map versions for Garmin mapping gps units are available as a
digital zip file download from Discovery Walking Guides. These
Super-Durable Maps are printed using UV cured inks printed onto a
100 micron plastic substrate. This produces a Super-Durable map
sheet that feels like silk but will stand up to the roughest
treatment of outdoor adventuring and yet fold up like new at the
end of your adventure. DWG's special concertina map fold means your
map is easy to unfold, and easy to fold back to its folded pocket
size. Super-Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous use wear
and tear guarantee, see Discovery Walking Guides website for
details. For your best adventures, choose the best map.
Follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous authors
on the journeys which inspired their greatest works in this
beautiful illustrated atlas. Some truly remarkable works of
literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from
their typical surroundings. From epic road trips and arduous treks
into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the
finest hotels, this book explores 35 influential journeys taken by
literary greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on
the authors' personal lives and the broader literary landscape.
Award-winning author Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to
life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation
of some of the world's most famous literary creations, including
Dracula, Moby Dick, Murder on the Orient Express, Madame Bovary,
The Talented Mr Ripley and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's
Stone. From Herman Melville's first whaling voyage in 1841, from
New York to Liverpool, to Jack Kerouac's on-the-road Odyssey, which
is now an iconic drive, discover how these journeys imprinted
themselves on some of the greatest literary minds of all time.
Complete with navigational notes, colour photographs and
commissioned maps, the fresh insights within tell readers something
new about the places, work and personalities of some of the world's
greatest minds.
This map of mainland Britain that shows the huge extent of paddling
possibilities on rivers, lochs, canals and coast - some 37,000km of
paddling! Enthusiasts buy this map to plan and dream, whilst for
the newcomer to the sport it answers that question "where can I go
paddling? It is colour coded to clearly show the nature of these
waterways. Southern England and Wales is on one side of the large
B1 sheet - Scotland and the North of England on the reverse. The
base is provided by a map of Britain at 1:625,000 (ten miles to the
inch) that shows roads, towns, villages, rivers, streams and lakes
with this detail in pastel colours. Brighter colours show some 540
rivers graded by difficulty - also canals and waterways used by
motorized craft. Popular paddling trips are highlighted, as are
white water centres. The map also shows locations for selected loch
and coastal trips. Information panels give guidance, recommended
websites and guidebooks - all designed to 'open the doors' to the
world of paddling - for canoes, kayaks and SUPs.
Nicolson Digital Tourist Maps are ideal for planning your visit to
some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. Tourist attractions
and places are clearly marked. Topography is shown through layer
tints with major peaks highlighted. A must for every visitor!
Exceptionally clear road mapping Index to place names Index to
major tourist attractions Layer tints and peak heights
Stretching to nearly 4,000 miles, the Yangzi is the third largest
river in the world and without a doubt China's single most
important river artery. These high quality hypsometric-shaded,
relief maps feature numerous captions informing the traveler of
geographical, cultural and historical facts about the river and
surrounding areas along the upper and lower regions of the Yangzi.
(Edition updated in 2016) The MICHELIN zoom map Toulouse &
surrounding areas is the ideal travel companion to fully explore
this French tourist destination thanks to its easy-to-use format
and its scale of 1/150,000. The map covers the areas and cities of
Agen, Montaliban, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Auch, Foix The Zoom
collection are characterized by the high precision of their
detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a
high density road network, including new developments and
industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability and
up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a
wealth of practical information: places and monuments of tourist
interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports and leisure
activities ... Useful plans of cities and a practical index of
localities. Also the maps contain places of interest and
signposting of tracks for bicycles and green-ways. MICHELIN ZOOM
MAPS are perfect to discover major tourist areas, with a high level
of details in an easy to use format. They nicely complement our
Michelin Guides and include: * Various leisure activities, such as
water parks, tourist trains, horse racing, etc * Scenic routes and
tourist sights crossed referenced with the famous Michelin's Green
Guides * Camping sites information from Michelin's Camping Guides *
Hotel information from the world famous MICHELIN Guides
Discover new places with handy road atlases from Collins.
Up-to-date A4 paperback road atlas of Europe. Contains clear,
large-scale, detailed road mapping, perfect for touring the
Mediterranean, Iberian peninsula, Scandinavia and all European
tourist destinations. Scale of main maps 1:1,000,000 (1 cm to 10 km
/ 1 inch to 16 miles). Main features Clear, easy to follow road
maps at a scale of 1:1,000,000. Euroroutes and motorways are easily
distinguished on the mapping. The maps also show international road
classifications, road distances in kilometres and relief is shown
by attractive layer tints. Route planning maps Over 100 scenic
routes shown Toll motorways shown Guide to international road
signs, driving advice and useful internet links Route maps of 64
major cities Street plans of 16 major cities Locator diagrams on
each page to help you navigate More detailed road maps extending
from Amsterdam to Munich, making route following easier through
this densely populated area Area of coverage The mapping extends
from the North Cape (Norway) to Gibraltar and from Ireland to east
of Moscow. Also includes Iceland and Cyprus.
OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is
recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking,
horse riding and off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB
coverage and can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer
- Active, a tough, versatile version of OS Explorer. The OS
Explorer Active range of OL maps now includes a digital version of
the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps.
The OS Roadmaps series are single sided folded maps, the 8 maps
provide GB 1: 250 000 coverage to enable the end user to navigate
and plan their road journey. The maps include all motorways,
primary routes and A roads plus detailed tourist information
including National Parks, Country Parks and World Heritage sites
and a useful town and city gazetteer. The eight maps in the series
are Northern Scotland, Orkney & Shetland, Western Scotland and
the Western Isles, Southern Scotland and Northumberland, Northern
England, East Midlands and East Anglia, Wales/Cymru and West
Midlands, South West England and South East England.
Full of practical features, the Michelin Road Atlas Great Britain
& Ireland is the perfect companion for your everyday journey
and holiday planning. Updated every year, it gives you clear and
accurate information for a safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a
detailed mapping scale of 1/300 000. The route planner as well as
the time and distance charts will help you plan and optimise your
journey. Michelins safety alerts warn you about dangerous driving
areas, such as steep hills, level crossing as well as risk zone
subject to tighter speed check. The Michelin Great Britain and
Ireland road atlas also shows tourist sights, leisure facilities,
as well as scenic routes so that you can make the most of your
journey. Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Atlas (A4 Spiral)
features: * Detailed mapping with a scale 1/300 000 (4.75 miles to
1 inch) * Mileage chart and journey times to help you plan your
journey *Key to Map Pages to quickly access your region of interest
*Practical street plan section for an easy navigation in urban
areas: 52 town plans embedded in the mapping of their surrounding
area. * Easier navigation thanks to the location map featured on
top of each page. * An extensive place name index to easily
identify the destination of your choice * Comprehensive and
detailed key to symbols used * Fuel station and service areas *
Tourist information with place of interest and leisure facilities,
as well as scenic routes, cross-referenced with the famous Michelin
Green Guides, with towns underlined in green
Neighbourhood Cycling Guide to Naarm - Melbourne is an essential,
laidback and practical guide to exploring the city on pedal power.
This is a fun, accessible guidebook for riders of all ages and
levels, whether you zoom around the city on your fixie on a daily
basis or if it's been a few years (or decades) since you've dusted
off your rusty old bicycle. Throughout you'll find helpful tips and
tricks on everything from basic bike repair to cycling etiquette.
Featuring a number of easy-to-navigate itineraries with maps and
illustrations, the book is divided into neighbourhood routes,
cycling trails and daytrip trails. You'll be cruising down
backstreets to get an authentic taste for Collingwood, Richmond, St
Kilda and more - the characters, First Nations culture, the
history, the best pubs, where to pick up picnic supplies, and what
makes each ride unique. If riding on the road is a little daunting
then this book might be more your cup of tea, taking you on
dedicated bike paths through city bushland and along the bay. Once
you've finished two-wheeling around Melbourne, jump on the train or
pack the bike in the car to check out the daytrip trails in the
Bellarine, Lilydale or the Bass Coast. So get out there and explore
Naarm - Melbourne like you've never seen it before. As they say,
it's just like riding a bike... Maps and illustrations by Alex
Hotchin.
The most complete cycling guide ever published for North America,
this book presents 350 carefully curated cycling itineraries in the
US, Canada, and Mexico featuring maps, technical details, tourist
information, not-to-be-missed scenic highlights, and cycling hacks
and tips. Based upon information drawn from users of the Strava
app, the most knowledgeable and expert cycling community in the
world, these routes are the 'best' balancing cycling level, scenic
beauty, points of interest, iconic sites to visit even must-visit
bike shops. Those selected by three-time American Tour de France
winner Greg LeMond focus on quieter roads including dirt and gravel
roads that get cyclists off the beaten track. Organised into eight
regional sections covering the entire continent, the book includes
some 'off the mainland' routes in Hawaii and the Caribbean for good
measure. For those with time and a spirit of adventure, routes can
be connected for a continuous, coast-to-coast trip.
Discover the best biking routes around Europe. The definitive
European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads
presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from
motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir. From the
peaks of the Picos de Europa to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily,
from Alpine passes to dramatic gorges, atmospheric forests and
fabulous historic sites, A-Z Europe for Bikers is packed with
fantastic places to ride. With full-day and multi-day touring rides
across the whole of western Europe, each route is presented with
turn-by-turn directions and detailed mapping, with all the key
attractions highlighted. Printed on high-durability paper and
spiral bound to fit in a tankbag, you need never end up on a dull
road again. Packed with practical advice and stunning photography,
there are memorable rides to be discovered in every corner of
Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria,
Czechia, Switzerland, Slovenia and Italy. Features include: 100
great biking routes to discover on your European adventure Clear,
detailed maps to help you plan Routes for short days and long days
Ideal size for fitting in a tank bag
Highly illustrated, full colour book showcasing what is unique
about the North Coast 500. Striking images and descriptive text of
the best places to visit are shown along with a simple route map
showing locations. 100 of the best places to stop on route
including; * Beaches and bays; Sandwood Bay to Red Point Beach *
Engineering and architecture; Caledonian Canal to Noss Head
Lighthouse * Historic sites; Culloden battlefield to Dunrobin
Castle * Off the beaten track; Cape Wrath to Traligill Caves *
Urban areas: Ullapool to John o' Groats * Wildlife and nature:
Dunnet Head to Suilven A book to help plan your trip around the
dramatic North Scotland. An indication of how long to spend at each
place is given along with full description and photograph.
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