Which Physical Map Should I Buy, Please?

[rb62]

When Michelin stopped doing the 1cm=2km we went to the laminated version,the big map,our third,now contains every route we've taken and place we've been in France

 

[Scottishbluebell]

I personally find a road atlas easier than a map but also have a large scale may just for route planning overall. That is, define start and finish. Look at route on route planning map then use atlas for details.

Tony

I absolutely agree. Google maps etc are useless for getting a general view of an area. I use a national map for context planning then an atlas. I also like to write the route and alternate routes down and keep them to hand. My TomTom lost its signal several times on a recent trip. You need to know place names on your route.

 

[stuartholmes]

A really interesting thread, never considered paper maps but having read all posts seems a great idea to have one to hand.

''...never considered paper maps...''
OMG - speechless.. can't believe it you've missed SO much fun!
You've got to get familiar with paper to be ready when Russia shoots down all the satelites.

 

[Jabstatt]

I can sit for hours with an OS map to ‘read’

Tony

 

[Merlin111]

Another vote for the Michelin maps. I also use the via michelin route planner on my lap top to check tomorrows routes and future stops.

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[stuartholmes]

I mostly used AA or Collins atlas and OS folding maps in the UK, Michelin everywhere else.
Never felt an inclination to deviate.

 

[WillH]

We've tried Collins and Michelin. Along with the Route Planner 726 the Michelin gets our vote. I always check the route in the atlas before trusting the satnav.

 

[rb62]

We've tried Collins and Michelin. Along with the Route Planner 726 the Michelin gets our vote. I always check the route in the atlas before trusting the satnav.

I’ve been known to do ‘street view’ as well

 

[Gandalf]

Used to spend hours in Stanfords Covent Garden looking at maps of everyone I wanted/dreamt of going to. Nothing like a map to get you dreaming of all the interesting/adventurous/romantic places to visit. Have been to some and a lot more on the bucket list

 

[stuartholmes]

Used to spend hours in Stanfords Covent Garden looking at maps of everyone I wanted/dreamt of going to. Nothing like a map to get you dreaming of all the interesting/adventurous/romantic places to visit. Have been to some and a lot more on the bucket list

Nice one. That shop almost makes it worth going to London!

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[Beltie]

Nice one. That shop almost makes it worth going to London!

If you don't fancy a trip to London, they also have a shop in Bristol. There is also 'The Map Shop' in Upton on Severn, not as polished as Stanfords, but good stock and an owner who really knows his stuff.

 

[stuartholmes]

If you don't fancy a trip to London, they also have a shop in Bristol. There is also 'The Map Shop' in Upton on Severn, not as polished as Stanfords, but good stock and an owner who really knows his stuff.

That's useful info thanks.

I'm 'off' Bristol since they tricked me by having different ulez requirements than London's.
They have 'the right' to do so but should be required to publicise more clearly.

 

[SpeedyDux]

I love maps for route planning. I never lost the ability to memorise routes from the old days.

Never trust a SatNav 100%. Having a mental image of the route allows me to ignore the most stupid commands from Helga the robot.

I use a mixture of Michelin maps, and AA big Atlas although both are somewhat out of date now.

 

[Tony50]

We use AA large maybe A3 size pages book, or I should say the wife when travelling, as well as Sat.Nav , sometimes she finds a shorter route than the Sat Nab. So she puts me right !! As usual ? .
For initial rout plan we use a complete country map.

 

[jollyrodger]

Michelin maps or AA Big Easy Read both in English ,maybe I'll update them sometime
But enjoy the places that the satnag gets me lost in.

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