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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} The Rainforests of Britain and Ireland A Traveller's Guide by Clifton Bain Route planner. The route deemed to be the safest and simplest with minimal scope for error along the way. The default recommended route from Michelin. The route likely to offer the shortest journey time to the chosen destination, favouring main roads and, in particular, highways. The route offering the shortest distance to a destination via the most accessible roads. Journey times for this option will tend to be longer. The route option for scenic roads that may have a touristic interest. The most fuel-efficient route that also avoids toll roads. My cost options. Hatchback E5 (Unleaded) €1.36. My route options. Departure : Now Route : Distance in : Kilometres Allow Border Crossings. Route from this place Directions to this place Route via this place Nearby hotels Nearby restaurants. Renting a car, an attractive proposition for the holidays. Eco-mobility. Monthly Report. Keep in contact. All ViaMichelin: London. Driving directions. London - Berlin Driving directions London - Madrid Driving directions London - Rome Driving directions London - Paris Driving directions London - Vienna Driving directions. Berlin Map Madrid Map Rome Map Paris Map Vienna Map. Traffic News. Berlin Traffic News Madrid Traffic News Rome Traffic News Paris Traffic News Vienna Traffic News. Service Stations. Berlin Service Stations Madrid Service Stations Rome Service Stations Paris Service Stations Vienna Service Stations. Hotels. Berlin Hotels Madrid Hotels Rome Hotels Paris Hotels Vienna Hotels. Restaurants. Berlin Restaurants Madrid Restaurants Rome Restaurants Paris Restaurants Vienna Restaurants. Tourist Attractions. Berlin Tourist Attractions Madrid Tourist Attractions Rome Tourist Attractions Paris Tourist Attractions Vienna Tourist Attractions. Top Search Tablet Hotels. Which services are offered by ViaMichelin ? ViaMichelin offers the following services: In preparation or on the road, for everyday journeys and the holidays, ViaMichelin, through its expertise and know-how, accompanies you to offer peace of mind and the pleasure of discovery. Does ViaMichelin have a mobile application that provides access to road traffic information? ViaMichelin has a free mobile app . It is available as a free download for both Apple and Android. Find Michelin maps, routes and guidance with real-time traffic , GPS Navigation , 3D maps with voice guidance and community alerts. Click here to download the Apple app. Click here to download the Android app. Which type of routes can you calculate on ViaMichelin ? ViaMichelin offers route and distance calculations between towns, addresses and points of interest for 4 possible modes of transport: car / motorcycle / bike / pedestrian . For car and motorcycle routes you can choose from the following variants: Michelin recommended : this route option focuses on safety, simplicity and minimising any risk of route errors. This is the default route that Michelin recommends. The quickest (prioritising time): this route option takes the least time to reach the destination. The shortest (prioritising distance): this route option involves the shortest distance to reach the destination, whilst always remaining on passable roads. Discovery : this route option favours scenic routes of tourist interest. Economic : this route focuses on fuel efficiency and avoiding toll roads. You can add up to 6 stages to your route. These stages will also be included in the ViaMichelin GPS app if you have saved your route in your Michelin account. For every calculated route, ViaMichelin offers the choice of two or three itineraries and allows you to make an easy comparison. ViaMichelin can provide a detailed cost for your journey : fuel costs adapted to your vehicle and toll costs throughout Europe. Does ViaMichelin offer real-time traffic information? ViaMichelin provides real-time traffic information. To ensure you are well prepared for your trips, our site offers information on traffic jams, traffic accidents and roadworks , as well as slow moving traffic and weather conditions (snow, rain, ice) . The journey times provided in your route calculations take traffic conditions into account. The impact of traffic levels on your journey time is provided in the « Time » section of your route summary. Is it possible to book accommodation on ViaMichelin? ViaMichelin offers accommodation booking at no extra cost. In partnership with Booking, we offer a wide range of accommodation (hotels, gîtes, B&Bs, campsites, apartments) in your chosen location. You also have the option to read up on and book hotels selected from the MICHELIN Guide . The ViaMichelin advantage: choose a hotel along the route , or close to your destination, and access the Michelin hotel selections through a filter in the results list. Can you look up or book a restaurant on ViaMichelin ? ViaMichelin offers access to free information on restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide , anywhere in the world. A free online booking service is also available for participating restaurants. You can also make a booking with restaurants that are not featured in the MICHELIN Guide selection, for a restaurant stop along your journey or at your destination. What tourist information does ViaMichelin offer? ViaMichelin provides information on MICHELIN Green Guide tourist sites around the world. You can find the list of Green Guide tourist sites as well as the rating for each site (1, 2 or 3 stars). You can also, of course, calculate the route to and from your chosen tourist site . 16 Rare and Unusual Animals you can find in the UK. There are animals you associate with the UK and then there are some animals that you would never dream of encountering. Dogs, cats, hamsters, budgies, sure! They’re a staple part of a lot of UK households. But venomous snakes, whales in the Thames, crocodile sightings in the River Avon, surely not? We have collated a fascinating selection of 16 unusual animals you can find in the UK… 1. Venomous Snakes. It may surprise you to hear, but the UK is home to its very own species of venomous snake, the Adder ( Vipera berus ). But fear not, they are relatively docile creatures and only use their venom if they are defending themselves, so take care where you tread! Adders can be found dotted across most of the UK, particularly the South West of England, West Wales, parts of Scotland and even Yorkshire, making them one of many unusual animals you can find in the North York Moors. On average, 100 people are bitten by adders each year, but very rarely are bites fatal. The last known UK adder bite fatality was recorded in 1975. You’re mostly likely to see this unusual animal in the UK from spring all the way to October, when they go into hibernation, and they are identifiable by a distinctive ‘zig-zag’ marking down their backs. There are, in fact, four species of snakes that are native to the UK; the grass snake, smooth snake, barred grass snake and the adder. The barred grass snake is the newest identified snake species in the UK, after being discovered in 2017. 2. Red Squirrels. Red squirrels ( Sciurus vulgaris ) are widespread throughout Europe and Asia, and can be spotted anywhere from the UK to Mongolia and China in their natural habitat of coniferous forest. There are two species of squirrel found in the UK; the Grey and Red squirrels. While Grey squirrels have a large population of around 2.5 million, the Red squirrel’s population is closer to 5% of this figure, at around 120,000. Red squirrels can usually be found in areas where there are no Grey squirrels; their population has been in decline since greys were introduced to the UK from North America. It’s estimated that 75% of the UK’s Red squirrel population is located in Scotland. Autumn is the best time to spot a Red squirrel in the UK, when they’re out foraging for nuts in preparation for the winter. 3. Dolphins. Think dolphins and you may think of a tropical island setting, watching them leap freely through crisp blue waves. But you can also find several species of dolphin much closer to home. Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic white-sided dolphins and the Common dolphin are just a few dolphin species regularly spotted in UK waters. The Bottlenose is the largest of these mammals, growing up to 4 metres in length, and is most likely to be spotted in Moray Firth, in North East Scotland. Atlantic white-sided dolphins, are very similar in colouring to the Common dolphin, with flashes of black, white and yellow, but Atlantic white- sided dolphins have a much smaller yellow colouring, usually to the rear of their bodies, along with a short beak. They are primarily found in the North Sea, off the coasts of North and North West Scotland. Common dolphins, meanwhile, are much more animated and boisterous, and are likely to be visible leaping out of the water off the South West and North West coasts of England, as well as the West coast of Scotland and Ireland. 4. Wallabies. One of Australia’s best known marsupials (meaning they carry their young in a pouch) can in fact be found in the UK too. Best described as a smaller version of a kangaroo, Wallabies were deliberately introduced to the UK, and specifically to Loch Lomond, by Lady Arran Colquhoun in the 1920s. Red-necked Wallabies can still be found on this Scottish island living in the wild today. There is also a small colony on the Isle of Man, thanks to two decedents who managed to escape from a nearby wildlife park! 5. Orca (Killer Whales) Orca inhabit open water all over the world, from Iceland to the Antarctic, and are just one of many unusual animals you can find in Wales. Pods of Orca will migrate through Northern Scotland, the West coast of England and parts of Wales each year, feasting on Herring and Mackerel along the way.