Harvey maps

Ysgrifennodd "Adrian" <[email hidden]> mewn neges
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Hi There

I am shortly going to be doing the Nantle Ridge and also Arenig Fawr
which are both in Snowdonia. I do like the Harvey maps, and I was
going to purchase one from www,harveymaps.co.uk. However I can not
determine which one to get.

Any help or advice offered would be most appreciated.

Kinds Regards

Adrian

I think that your choices are the Harvey BMC mountain maps or the Harvey
Snowdon one.

But, the Snowdon one does NOT cover the nantlle ridge beyond the first 3 km
or so, making it a bit useless for that walk.

Instead, try out the new BMC mountain maps by Harvey. They're ar a scale of
1:40,0000 and waterproof. I've just checked my copy and the ridge is covered
as far as the A487 to the West - or in other words - all of it!

I've been selling these on Ebay for the last few months, and it has to be
said that they're very popular maps (more popular than the other Harvey
types). I have written a review on my ebay listing, but i will not put a
link to it here for fear of spamming.

HTH

T Dave R

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Here is the review if it helps.

You could argue that i'm biased as i'm selling them, but these are great
maps. At first glance, they don't appear to be different to other maps, but
appearances are deceptive. I used one of these yesterday (4th Jan) in foul
weather in the Moelwynion and it lived up to it's promise of being an all
weather map. I didn't put it in a map case, and it was in a mesh pocket on
my rucksack so it got some abuse, and took it well. As it is actually made
of plastic, it wont crack like laminated maps do (and have for me, but as i
said, if i buy something as durable it gets abuse such as being used to keep
my backside dry on lunchstops). The map is also very lightweight, weighing
in at 100g on my scales. The Laminated map for Snowdon is 202g, and consider
that you need 2 of them for some areas like the Moel Siabod and Moelwynion.
The map is also cheaper than the eqivelent OS map, with a laminated OS
Snowdon Explorer map costing £13.50.
The scale is ideal, and doesn't take long to get used to. It shows a lot
more per map side than the OS maps, and covers all the hills you need north
of the Vale of Ffestiniog on one side. The OS maps for the same area split
the Carneddau in two, and Moel Siabod falls on the corner of 4 sheets! You
get the advantages of the 1:50,000 Landranger maps as the mountain ranges
are easier to see, plus the field boundaries in upland areas which make the
Landranger scale next to useless for on hill navigation to me (think
navigational handrails, fences make excellent features to follow in mist).
About the only thing i don't like about it is the 15m contour interval.
There's just no need for it! 10m would be easier. That said however, the
maps have height shading which does help in the visualisation of the
landscape.

Great little map, comes in it's own free plastic wallet. I'd not sell
something i wasn't convinced by. It even has closeups of Snowdon and Tryfan
at 1:15,000 scale, which have no extra details unfortunately, but make it a
bit easier to navigate as the features are just larger.

--
The Snowdonia Blog.....
www.blogs.walkeryri.org.uk

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Here is the review if it helps.

Great little map, comes in it's own free plastic wallet. I'd not sell
something i wasn't convinced by. It even has closeups of Snowdon and
Tryfan at 1:15,000 scale, which have no extra details unfortunately, but
make it a bit easier to navigate as the features are just larger.

--
The Snowdonia Blog.....
www.blogs.walkeryri.org.uk

Odd that it doesn't cover the Rhinogs or Cadair Idris...

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Instead, try out the new BMC mountain maps by Harvey. They're ar a scale
of 1:40,0000 and waterproof. I've just checked my copy and the ridge is
covered as far as the A487 to the West - or in other words - all of it!

Not sure about the Snowdonia Harvey maps, but I rejoined the BMC at the OS
Outdoor show recently, and membership came with a 'free' new Harvey map, of
which I chose the Lake District. Its all that you say, being good weather
proof material. and for the Lake District, 1 map covers the whole (almost)
Lakeland Fells. There are also 1:20,000 maps of some popular routes on the
reverse of the map .... plus loads of other interesting geological data of
the region. (No, I don't sell them, but they look a good buy!)

--
Sandy Saunders @ www.thewalkzone.co.uk
'Mountains or Mole Hills, summiting
still brings the same excitement!'

Ysgrifennodd "Michael" <[email hidden]> mewn neges
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"T Dave R" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Here is the review if it helps.

Great little map, comes in it's own free plastic wallet. I'd not sell
something i wasn't convinced by. It even has closeups of Snowdon and
Tryfan at 1:15,000 scale, which have no extra details unfortunately, but
make it a bit easier to navigate as the features are just larger.

--
The Snowdonia Blog.....
www.blogs.walkeryri.org.uk

Odd that it doesn't cover the Rhinogs or Cadair Idris...

I'm hoping that they extend the coverage to those areas soon.

It's my map of choice now, wherever possible.

Using it on a 3 day trip tomorrow, from Penrhyndeudraeth to Conwy, basically
the two extremes of the map (N-S - although conwy is just about missed off i
can print off a sheet from Tracklogs to cover that). The map, silva compass
and 4 sheets of A4 only add 150g to my pack, which is good for keeping
weight down too.

T Dave R

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Michael said:

Odd that it doesn't cover the Rhinogs or Cadair Idris...

Snowdonia South covers the Rhinogs, but not Cadair Idris.

I have a mixture of Harveys maps of Snowdonia and the different coverages
are very strange.

Paul
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Paul Saunders said:

Michael said:

Odd that it doesn't cover the Rhinogs or Cadair Idris...

Snowdonia South covers the Rhinogs, but not Cadair Idris.

I have a mixture of Harveys maps of Snowdonia and the different coverages
are very strange.

Paul
--http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk

Hi guys

I really appreciate all of your help, and the 1:40,0000 map does look
tempting...........However I have only ever used the 1:25000 map
scale. It suits my eyes better (bigger!). I

I should have mentioned that I wanted 1:25000 (Aologies for not giving
enough details), So therefore back to my original question:

I am shortly going to be doing the Nantle Ridge and also Arenig Fawr
which are both in Snowdonia. I do like the Harvey maps, and I was
going to purchase one from www,harveymaps.co.uk. However I can not
determine which one to get.

Any help or advice offered would be most appreciated.

T Dave R: If you sell these maps on eBay as well, send me a link!
Infact please send me a link anyway!

Many thanks!

Regards

Adrian

Adrian said:

I really appreciate all of your help, and the 1:40,0000 map does look
tempting.....

Yep, it's the only one that shows the entire Nantlle Ridge.

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......However I have only ever used the 1:25000 map
scale. It suits my eyes better (bigger!).

I agree, but you don't have that option, they don't cover the whole ridge.

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I am shortly going to be doing the Nantle Ridge and also Arenig Fawr
which are both in Snowdonia. I do like the Harvey maps, and I was
going to purchase one from www,harveymaps.co.uk. However I can not
determine which one to get.

If you want the Nantlle Ridge you'll need the 40k map.

If you want Arenig Fawr, you'll have to buy the OS version.

Paul
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http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk

Adrian said:

Paul Saunders said:

Michael said:

Odd that it doesn't cover the Rhinogs or Cadair Idris...

Quoted message said:

Snowdonia South covers the Rhinogs, but not Cadair Idris.

Quoted message said:

I have a mixture of Harveys maps of Snowdonia and the different coverages
are very strange.

Quoted message said:

Paul
--http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk

Hi guys

I really appreciate all of your help, and the 1:40,0000 map does look
tempting...........However I have only ever used the 1:25000 map
scale. It suits my eyes better (bigger!). I

I should have mentioned that I wanted 1:25000 (Aologies for not giving
enough details), So therefore back to my original question:

I am shortly going to be doing the Nantle Ridge and also Arenig Fawr
which are both in Snowdonia. I do like the Harvey maps, and I was
going to purchase one from www,harveymaps.co.uk. However I can not
determine which one to get.

Any help or advice offered would be most appreciated.

T Dave R: If you sell these maps on eBay as well, send me a link!
Infact please send me a link anyway!

Many thanks!

Regards

Adrian

I'm also used to the 1:25000 but I got the BMC/Harvey Snowdonia map in
the post this morning, just had a quick look before I went out this
morning and already I think I'm in love. So much about this map is
just right that I intend to get used to the 1:40000 scale very
quickly.
Bad news? It's so good for Cnicht & the Moelwyns - I'm afraid they
might get more popular, likewise the Nantlle Ridge.
I'll probably still use the OS maps for ROW info and detailed planning
but the Harvey map is the one I'll be taking out with me.

Rod said:

Adrian said:

On 2 Apr, 15:45, "Paul Saunders" <[email hidden]> wrote:

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Michael wrote:
> Odd that it doesn't cover the Rhinogs or Cadair Idris...

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Snowdonia South covers the Rhinogs, but not Cadair Idris.

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I have a mixture of Harveys maps of Snowdonia and the different coverages
are very strange.

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Paul
--http://www.wilderness-wales.co.uk

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Hi guys

Quoted message said:

I really appreciate all of your help, and the 1:40,0000 map does look
tempting...........However I have only ever used the 1:25000 map
scale. It suits my eyes better (bigger!). I

Quoted message said:

I should have mentioned that I wanted 1:25000 (Aologies for not giving
enough details), So therefore back to my original question:

Quoted message said:

I am shortly going to be doing the Nantle Ridge and also Arenig Fawr
which are both in Snowdonia. I do like the Harvey maps, and I was
going to purchase one from www,harveymaps.co.uk. However I can not
determine which one to get.

Quoted message said:

Any help or advice offered would be most appreciated.

Quoted message said:

T Dave R: If you sell these maps on eBay as well, send me a link!
Infact please send me a link anyway!

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Many thanks!

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Regards

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Adrian

I'm also used to the 1:25000 but I got the BMC/Harvey Snowdonia map in
the post this morning, just had a quick look before I went out this
morning and already I think I'm in love. So much about this map is
just right that I intend to get used to the 1:40000 scale very
quickly.
Bad news? It's so good for Cnicht & the Moelwyns - I'm afraid they
might get more popular, likewise the Nantlle Ridge.
I'll probably still use the OS maps for ROW info and detailed planning
but the Harvey map is the one I'll be taking out with me.- Hide quoted text -

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Hi Guys!

After reading all of the great reviews about the BMC/Harvey Snowdonia
map (here and on the net) I decidded to purchase one. Many thanks for
all of your advice.

Lokng forward to seeing the postman!

Many thanks!

Adrian

Rod said:

I'm also used to the 1:25000 but I got the BMC/Harvey Snowdonia map in
the post this morning, just had a quick look before I went out this
morning and already I think I'm in love. So much about this map is
just right

Yeah, they're really clear and easy to read aren't they?

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that I intend to get used to the 1:40000 scale very
quickly.

It's exactly the same actually, just printed smaller, unlike the OS 25k and
50k maps which are completely different maps.

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Bad news? It's so good for Cnicht & the Moelwyns - I'm afraid they
might get more popular, likewise the Nantlle Ridge.
I'll probably still use the OS maps for ROW info and detailed planning
but the Harvey map is the one I'll be taking out with me.

I'm thinking the same thing actually. I can easily print out one or more OS
map sections on A4 sheets, but I don't have computer versions of Harveys
maps. Why does Anquet offer them for the Lake District but not for the
Beacons and Snowdonia?

Paul
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