Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Sustrans Cycling Maps

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Publisher: Sustrans
Scale: Various

Cycling maps from Sustrans, the charity behind developing UK’s National Cycle Network. Each title covers either a single route, presented in sections on separate strip maps, or a wider area with the main cycling route(s) prominently highlighted but other recommendations for cyclists also marked. The area covered each map is shown on our website on its individual “coverage” image.

The route has markers indicating steep gradients, controlled access, distances and possible danger points. Route profiles indicate riding surface and the density of traffic (main road, minor road and traffic-free) and, where appropriate, street plans show the course of the route across towns and cities. On maps covering a wider area around the main National Cycle Route suggestions of possible day ride excursions are also marked. A range of symbols highlight various facilities and places of interest, including tourist information centres, youth hostels, cafes and pubs, grocery shops, cycle shops and hire, historical and natural sites, etc.

For access by rail, the rail network is shown with stations and, where appropriate, metro stations are also marked. Topography is shows by altitude colouring. Unless specifically indicated in the individual description, the maps do not show British National Grid lines for GPS. Each title also contains contact addresses for various useful organizations, etc. Many titles are printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper.