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by Alf Alderson As one of the UK’s most beautiful regions it’s no surprise that the Lake Districtis so popular amongst cyclists. It also has a fearsome reputation — climbs such as Honister Pass and Whinlatter Pass are challenging enough to have featured in the Tour of Britain, whilst the grueling combination of Hardknott and Wrynose Passes between Little Langdale and Eskdale offers some of the toughest cycling in the country, with 33 per cent gradients in some places. But the Lake District is not all super-steep hills, fortunately! There are plenty of easy lakeside cycle paths and quiet country lanes, along with the mountain bike centres at Whinlatter and Grizedale, where even the youngest cycling enthusiast can get to know this beautiful landscape. So with a little effort, anyone can access some truly magnificent Cumbrian scenery on their bike -
by Jon Sparks The second in a series of themed cycle guides to the Lake District, Off-Road Rides outlines a series of cycle rides filling the often-overlooked gap between easy forest roads and hardcore mountain biking. The routes seek out enjoyable tracks and trails, linked by quiet lanes. They include café and picnic stops, plus points of interest along the way. -
Helvellyn - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Helvellyn in the Lake District
HELVELLYN IS ONE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT'S MOST POPULAR PEAKS at 950 metres / 3,118 feet above sea level. The luxurious, silky neck tube features wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork. Now you or a friend can own this stylish and permanent souvenir of an iconic mountain. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Helvellyn - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale historic map artwork: Helvellyn in the Lake District
HELVELLYN HAS BEEN A POPULAR CUMBRIAN SUMMIT FOR MANY YEARS. The snood's tightly woven material features a detailed historic colour map dating from 1912 — and shows the mountain in all its timeless beauty. A wonderful keepsake, gift or souvenir Note: The historic mapping used on this snood is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct modern OS online or sheet map and compass. -
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Lake District: Coniston - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Coniston in the Lake District
CONISTON IS ONE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT'S LOVELIEST LAKES. Over five miles long and surrounded by the Cumbrian fells, Coniston is a justified favourite with visitors. The luxurious, silky neck tube features wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork. Now you or a friend can own this stylish and permanent souvenir of an iconic part of the English Lake District. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Lake District: Derwentwater - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Derwentwater in the Lake District
DERWENT WATER IS ONE OF THE LAKE DISTRICT'S MOST POPULAR LAKES. Surrounded by fells, the island-dotted lake is three miles long and lies just to the south of Keswick. This luxurious, silky neck tube features wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork of the lake and its beautiful shore. Now you or a friend can own this stylish and permanent souvenir of an iconic part of the English Lakes. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Peak District: Castleton (Vintage) - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale historic map artwork: Castleton in the Peak District
CASTLETON AND THE GREAT RIDGE LIE AT THE HEART OF THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK. The ever-popular town lies between the gentle limestone 'White Peak' to the south, and the starker gritstone 'Dark Peak' to the north. This attractive, silky smooth snood features historic coloured map artwork showing the area in detail. Note: The historic mapping used on this snood is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct modern OS online or sheet map and compass. -
Peak District: Castleton - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Castleton in the Peak District
CASTLETON AND THE GREAT RIDGE LIE AT THE HEART OF THE PEAK DISTRICT. This attractive, silky smooth snood features historic coloured map artwork showing the area in detail. The perfect souvenir or gift. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Scafell Pike - Neck Tube/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Scafell Pike in the Lake District
CELEBRATE ENGLAND'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN and one of the National Three Peaks Challenge summits with this attractive modern Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale mapping snood or neck warmer. It looks great and will keep you snug and comfortable on the way up and down. The perfect gift or souvenir for everyone who climbs - or is about to climb - this iconic peak. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Scotland: Ben Nevis - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Ben Nevis in Scotland
BEN NEVIS IS THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SCOTLAND AND THE BRITISH ISLES. Rising to 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) above sea level, the summit is reached by around 100,000 visitors a year. This detailed Ordnance Survey mapping snood shows the mountain and its awe-inspiring surroundings, making it the ideal present or souvenir for everyone who loves this most famous of Scotland's mountains. Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Snowdon - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map artwork: Snowdon in Snowdonia
SNOWDON IS THE HIGHEST AND MOST POPULAR MOUNTAIN IN WALES. Also known as 'The Top of Wales', it reaches 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level. This detailed Ordnance Survey mapping snood shows the summit and six main routes of ascent, making it the ideal present or souvenir for everyone who reaches, or dreams of reaching, the top Note: While the Ordnance Survey mapping used on the snood is up-to-date at the time of production, it is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct OS online or sheet map and compass.Ordnance Survey Licence No.: 0100047867
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Snowdon - Neck Gaiter/Scarf/Snood
Wearable large-scale historic (1912) map artwork: Snowdon in Snowdonia
SOMETIMES CALLED 'THE TOP OF WALES', Snowdon is the highest and best-known peak in the country, reaching 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level. This historic, 1912 Ordnance Survey map snood shows the summit and all six main paths up, making it the ideal gift or souvenir for mountain fans everywhere. Note: The historic mapping used on this snood is not recommended for navigation. Walkers should carry the correct modern OS online or sheet map and a compass.
