Brecon Beacons East A-Z Adventure Atlas

Author: A-Z Maps
Publisher: Adventure Atlases
ISBN: 9781843489337
Category : Brecon Beacons National Park (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The A-Z Adventure series features the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping in a convenient book, complete with index.The A-Z Adventure series is an innovative concept that utilises Ordnance Survey 1:25000 mapping in a book, therefore eliminating the need to fold and refold a large sheet map to the desired area. OS 1:25000 is Ordnance Survey's most detailed mapping, showing public rights of way, open access land, national parks, tourist information, car parks, public houses and camping and caravan sites.Unlike the original OS sheets, this A-Z Adventure Atlas includes a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels, making it easy to find the required location quickly. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. At a book size of 240mm x 134mm it is the same size as a standard folded OS map.This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Brecon Beacons (East) features 70 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping covering: -Brecon Beacons National Park (eastern part)-Pen y Fan-The Black Mountains-Merthyr Tydfil-Abergavenny-Pontypool-BreconAlso featured is visitor information for the Brecon Beacons National Park, advice about safety and security when walking and a selection of QR codes linked to useful websites.This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy and quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.Also available: A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Brecon Beacons (West).

Brecon Beacons

Author:
Publisher: Pathfinder
ISBN: 9780711738577
Category : Brecon Beacons (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
From gurgling brook to turbulent river, from sheltered glade to windswept summit and from rolling meadow to sprawling forest, there really is something here for everybody. History abounds, wildlife ekes a living out of every nook and cranny and even the scars of the industrial revolution have left a unique yet attractive mark on this very special corner of Wales. The aim of this book is to help you enjoy it.

100 OUTSTANDING BRITISH WALKS.

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780319090862
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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London A-Z Visitors' Atlas and Guide

Author: A-Z Maps
Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Company Limited
ISBN: 9781843488958
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This A-Z Visitors' map of London is a full colour, pocket sized, spiral bound Atlas and Guide to Central London showing the main streets and places of interest. In addition to 39 pages of maps, this handy atlas also features 55 pages of interesting and useful tourist information for central and outer London.The street mapping includes: -An area extending to: London Zoo to the north, Tower Bridge to the east, Tate Britain to the south and Kensington Palace to the west-Places of interest and buildings open to the public-Tourist information centres-Theatres and cinemas-Selected stores, shops and main shopping streets-Embassies and selected hotels-Major roads, a selection of principal minor roads and footpaths, and bus routes including numbersThe guide section includes: -Information about places of interest, museums and art galleries for both central and outer London, including a star rating system to highlight recommended visitor attractions.-Information about pageantry, special tourist facilities, transport, places of worship, brass rubbing, viewpoints and suggested walks around central London.-Lists of West End cinemas, theatres, concert halls, opera and ballet houses, along with their addresses and nearest station and a section about ticket purchases.In addition to a map of the London Underground (central area), a West End Theatres map and a West End Cinemas map are also featured within this atlas.The index section lists streets, embassies, legations, commonwealth representatives and hospitals covered by this atlas.This pocket sized A-Z London Visitors' atlas and guide is ideal for tourists wishing to explore the many attractions central London has to offer.Also available for: -iPhone/iPad (App)-iPhone/iPad (eBook)-Android (App)-Windows Phone (App)-Kindle (eBook)

Lake District Adventure Atlas

Author: A-Z Map Company Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782573203
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
The A-Z Adventure Series of maps combines the best of OS and A-Z, creating the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors. The Lake District is a National Park and a Unesco World Heritage Site in northwest England. It is a region rich in natural beauty with breathtaking views of striking lakes and stunning mountains, including England's deepest lake (Wastwater) and highest mountain (Scafell Pike). It is no surprise that walkers are drawn here to experience the many and varied routes available, from low-level walking to long hikes into the mountains, as well as the many other activities and attractions. This A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Lake District features 76 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey 1:25 000 mapping covering the popular core area of the National Park with all the notable lakes and celebrated Lakeland fells in a single publication. Unlike original OS sheets, there is a comprehensive index to towns, villages, hamlets and locations, natural features, nature reserves, car parks and youth hostels. Each index entry has a page reference and a six figure National Grid Reference. With a book size of 240mm x 134mm, it is the same size as the standard folded OS map. Also included is safety and security advice when walking and a selection of QR codes to access useful websites with your smartphone. Other National Parks available within the A-Z Adventure series include: The Broads, Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, North York Moors, Peak District and Snowdonia.

Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories

Author: Nigel Dudley
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2831710863
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
IUCN's Protected Areas Management Categories, which classify protected areas according to their management objectives, are today accepted as the benchmark for defining, recording, and classifying protected areas. They are recognized by international bodies such as the United Nations as well as many national governments. As a result, they are increasingly being incorporated into government legislation. These guidelines provide as much clarity as possible regarding the meaning and application of the Categories. They describe the definition of the Categories and discuss application in particular biomes and management approaches.

English Lakes

Author: Ordnance Survey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780319260807
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Drives of a Lifetime

Author: National Geographic
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426210965
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1066

Book Description
National Geographic presents the great outdoors through the world’s best auto trips, for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and head for the open road! This lavishly illustrated, hardcover travel planner and gift book gives you every bit of information you'll need to navigate 400 amazing driving routes in some of the world's most fascinating locales. This practical travel planner provides specific, in-depth descriptions of the sights each drive offers. A clear, detailed, easy-to-read map of each route. Useful information on the best time to travel. And insider tips to help you get the most out of every fabulous trip. Abundant sidebars call your attention to standout sights along the drive or entertaining background information on the region and its culture. While handy indeed as a planner, Drives of a Lifetime doubles as a full-color gift book with more than 200 dazzling, large-format photos and crisp, evocative text that will enchant armchair travelers. The book immerses you in the unique appeal and beauty of hundreds of inviting locales. Sample entries include the road to the spectacular ancient ruins in and around Angkor Wat in Cambodia; the Natchez Trace Parkway, along an ancient Native American trail through Mississippi; the scenic old coastal route from Dublin to Wexford in Ireland; an off-road dune drive in Dubai; the famous ocean views along the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada; the Winelands Route through South Africa's Western Cape; a drive among the incredible land formations in South Dakota's Badlands; and an archaeological tour through Syria. In addition, you'll find several fun Top Ten lists: skyscraping drives, Mediterranean island roads, African wildlife excursions, and more. Chapters organized by theme include Ultimate Road Trips, featuring famous drives such as Highway One down the California coast; Over Hill and Mountains; By Sea and Shore; The Road Less Traveled, highlighting unpaved an

The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book

Author: Gareth Moore
Publisher: Trapeze
ISBN: 9781409184676
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Are YOU the ultimate map-reader? Do you know your trig points from your National Trails? Can you calculate using contours? And can you fathom exactly how far the footpath is from the free house? Track down hidden treasures, decipher geographical details and discover amazing facts as you work through this unique puzzle book based on 40 of the Ordnance Survey's best British maps. Explore the first ever OS map made in 1801, unearth the history of curious place names, encounter abandoned Medieval villages and search the site of the first tarmac road in the world. With hundreds of puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling, this mix of navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams and mathematical conundrums will put your friends and family through their paces on the path to becoming the ultimate map-master!

The Ordnance Survey Journey Through Time

Author: The Ordnance Survey
Publisher: Trapeze
ISBN: 9781398707061
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Join the nation's favourite puzzle brand as we take a puzzle journey through landscape and history. In this brand new puzzle book in the bestselling Ordnance Survery series, take a trip through time - from the earliest recorded footsteps of humans in Britain, to the spot where Caesar first surveyed Britannia, to the beaches where the battle of 1066 took place, and on through some of the most iconic moments in British history (as well as plenty of less well-known historical treasures!). Including 40 new regional maps and hundreds of puzzles, mind-boggling brainteasers, navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams and mathematical conundrums, there will be plenty to keep you occupied as you go! With maps covering the whole of the UK and puzzles ranging across four levels of difficulty, The Ordnance Survey Journey Through Time is an adventure for all the family.