UK books and maps

Dorchester & Weymouth, Cerne Abbas & Bere Regis (OS Landranger Map)

Perfect for day trips and short breaks, the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area and includes places of interest, tourist information, picnic areas and camp sites, plus Rights of Way information for England and Wales.

Price: £5.24

Publication: 11 Jun 2012

   

Leisure Map Weymouth and Central Dorset (AA Leisure Maps)

A brand new range of 30 AA sheet maps utilising the 1:50,000 data supplied by the Ordnance Survey. The Leisure series uses optimised map coverage centered on the more popular areas of the country for leisure activities, including towns and rural areas. This map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at residents and visitors it is ideal for planning days out and exploring, helping anyone to get to know Weymouth and Central Dorset.

Price: £6.79

Publication: 1 April 2012

   

Purbeck and South Dorset, Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth & Swanage: Showing part of the South West Coast Path (OS Explorer Map)

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.

Price: £5.99

Publication: 11 Jun 2012

   

Weymouth & Dorchester Street Atlas (A-Z Street Atlas) [Illustrated]

This A-Z map of Weymouth and Dorchester is a full colour street atlas featuring 38 pages of mapping which covers an area including:

Bridport
Abbotsbury
Charminster
Broadmayne
Broadwey
Preston
Isle of Portland
Crossways
Wool
Wareham
Corfe Castle
Swanage
Postcode districts, one-way streets and safety camera locations with their maximum speed are also featured on the mapping.

The index section lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and station names, hospitals and hospices covered by this atlas.

Price: £4.50

Publication: 18 Aug 2011

   

Philip's Red Books Weymouth and Dorchester (Local Street Atlases

This local street atlas of Weymouth and Dorchester, and their surrounding towns and villages, gives detailed coverage of the area at a scale of 4 inches to 1 mile. It also includes an enlarged centre map for Weymouth at 7 inches to 1 mile.The maps show hospitals, car parks, post offices, one-way streets, leisure facilities, industrial areas and retail areas, while the index lists street names and postcodes. An area road map enables the user to identify through-routes more easily.Pocket sized, and wire stitched so that it opens out flat, the atlas is ideally suited for both business and leisure use, whether by locals or visitors.

Price: £3.99

Publication: 23 Jun 2008

   

Weymouth & Portland Then & Now (Then & Now (History Press))

This fascinating collection of old and new views explores the histories of Weymouth and Portland. Edwin Seward was a pioneer in news photography, recording many dramatic scenes long before photographs were even a feature of newspapers. This book draws upon his postcard views, and reveals both towns as they appeared at the dawn of the age of the motorcar. Many of the scenes in this book have changed dramatically over the last century, but many others will be instantly recognisable today. Accompanied by informative and entertaining captions exploring the histories of Weymouth and of the Isle of Portland, this nostalgic collection will delight both residents and visitors alike.

Price: £9.09

Publication: 1 Jun 2012 [Hardcover]

   

Walkers Map Weymouth and South Dorset [Folded Map]

Covering an area of 50km^2 and with a large scale of 1:25,000, this map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of details ensures nothing gets missed and you won't get lost.

Price: £6.36

Publication: 1 April 2012 [Map]