The National Forest

Ordnance Survey

 
9780319475461: The National Forest

Synopsis


Explore the National Forest, a 200-square mile project to re-green a landscape marked by its history of coalmining and heavy industry. Walk and cycle among woodland new and old, studded with historic towns like Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Burton-upon-Trent, the ‘beer capital of England’. 

  • Discover the fascinating history of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and climb the great tower of the dramatic ruined castle, where Sir Walter Scott set part of Ivanhoe  
  • Unearth the coalmining and clay extraction histories of Coalville and Swadlincote with their intriguing museums 
  • Walk, hike or cycle along recreational paths that criss-cross this rich landscape, including the National Forest Way, Ivanhoe Way and Cross Britain Way 


OS Explorer Active Maps:  

  • 1:25 000 scale (4 cm to 1 km – 2½ inches to 1 mile). 
  • Laminated with a weatherproof finish, also suitable for dry-wipe pens.  
  • Great for walkers, hikers, cyclists, families, dog walkers, and horse riders. 
  • Includes roads, rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways, plus essential visitor information. 
  • Free digital download included. 
  • Other Ordnance Survey Explorer maps of Leicestershire include Leicester & Hinckley map 233 and Nuneaton & Tamworth map 232 

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Map sheet number 245 in the OS Explorer series covers The National Forest in the Midlands of England. The Ivanhoe Way is a circular walk that takes in a large section of the National Forest, and other walks in the area include the Leicestershire Round and The Way for the Millennium, taking in the towns of Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville. This is a weatherproof 'Active' version.

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