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Something happens to Michelin maps when they cross the Channel. In France, they set the standard and are ideal for in-car use. But in the UK, they often fall short. And this offering is no exception.

Atlas

01st December 2007

The good news is this latest map is spiral bound, making it easy to lay flat, and there is a useful amount of ground covered per A3 page. It is competitively priced at around 7p per page, and comes with 50 un-indexed town plans. Yet rivals in this sector manage to include more.

In terms of detail, the map is fairly restricted. While speed traps are inclu­ded, the limit for each one isn’t, and none of the cameras on the M25 is plotted. Also, it could have been a bit more up-to-date. We found the Michelin is still showing a roundabout which was changed to a crossroads in 2002.

The ‘Tourist’ aspect of the atlas covers five suggested treks around Britain, with journey distances between 580 and 1,110 miles. Five pages are dedicated to the main points of interest along these routes. Overall, this is disappointing when compared with the best of its rivals – but it’s still useful, and the tourist guides are a worthwhile addition.

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Extra Info

Michelin Britain Tourist & Motoring Atlas 2008
Price: £10.99
Rating: **
Contact: 01923 205240, www.michelin.co.uk/travel
Problems? Limited in content and map detail, few town plans and no Michelin specialities, such as Red guide entries.
So why buy? Tourist routes can be useful if you are planning short UK breaks.
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