Great British Adventure Map

I never thought of a map as being "well written" but this one is.What I mean is that it's covered in really interesting and witty comments -- to some of the best places to visit in the UK. For example, it quotes one of the greatest British comedians, Billy Connolly, with these words which are used as a subtle kind of slogan: "Windswept and interesting,"Here's an example: the blurb on the River Thames ends with this strange fact: the record for sailing a paper boat down the Thames, a distance of 160 miles, was held for 383 years until it was broken in 2003.What's brilliant about this map is that it's a kind of guidebook to the land but in a format that is both old-fashioned and highly visual. No more flicking back to the map as one does with a real guidebook. And it's much nicer than the online versions where one ends up flicking around like crazy. All the texts/blurbs are in little boxes that point into the specific area.The publisher deserves credit for hiring a brilliant writer and editor. It may well be the same person.I'm going to use it to cycle round the UK. Although I'll be using my phone App for on-the-ground directions I will refer to this map when planning the next day trip; and I find it really useful to get an overview of where you are in the country as the SatNav version just gives you a very close view -- and zooming out isn't as satisfying.I will also be buying more copies in the future as it's an ideal gift. It would look good framed, mounted and hung on a wall.

I got one of these for most of my friends for Christmas and for my brother, who has just passed his driving test.It's got some funny ideas for things to do and places to go, such as a black pudding throwing contest but doesn't seem to have National Trust Properties. It names all the beaches in Cornwall, so that will be really handy in summer.I live in the North West of England and judging by the map, there's nothing to do and it's all greyed out. Obviously not a fair reflection because it doesn't even mention the pie n mash shop in Cleveleys.Makes a quirky present and a nice map to base Google searches on for day trips.

Great map - ordered for a gift. Very disappointed to find c corner bent and greasy fingerprints on the cover. Looks used. Pretty annoyed and if I had time would have sent it back but needed it straight away (that’s why I pay for prime). Had to clean it and straighten the best I could. Extremely annoyed to say the least.

I had to return this item due to it being damaged and it was for a gift so couldn't keep it but I have to say I was disappointed looking at it. Maybe it will please people who pretty much have only ever used satnav and the Internet for their directions and information, but for those of us brought up on paper maps like this, there was nothing new or exciting that would warrant this price tag. Anyone of a certain age would know there is surfing in Cornwall and good walking and views in the Peak District etc. The information given in the boxes is miniscule. Basically it's a map. An expensive map. Not what I was expecting.

This is a really great little gift - I'll be sending one to Anglophile friends overseas so that they can plan for when they can next visit Blighty! My only criticism is that the description says it comes in a " super sturdy unmarked cardboard envelope plain cardboard envelope perfect for wrapping or sending as a gift" - it just comes in a normal Amazon cardboard envelope - and so not quite what I expected especially as I bought 2 to post on elsewhere.... a small gripe but an annoyance so one star deducted for that!