In an era before sat navs, an essential part of any family journey at home or abroad was the trusted AA Road Atlas.

Even now, as we rely more and more on electronic route guidance, having the back-up of a proper atlas can reduce the risk of getting lost and allows for better diversion planning in the event of a hold-up.

Photographers even spotted that Her Majesty The Queen has an AA Atlas in the back of her car when on official duties. 

The AA has just launched its latest range of road atlases for Great Britain and Europe with a format to suit all needs.

The 2017 AA Road Atlas UK range includes:

AA Big Road Atlas Britain 2017 – RRP £9.99 softback £10.99 or spiral bound A3 Scale 3 miles to 1 inch

AA Easy Read Britain 2017 – RRP £14.99 A4 scale 2.3 miles to 1 inch

AA Great Britain Road Atlas 2017 – RRP £20.00 hardback £25.00 or leather bound A4 scale 3.2 miles to 1 inch

AA Motorists Atlas Britain 2017 – RRP £10.99 A4 scale 4 miles to 1 inch

AA Road Atlas Britain 2017 – RRP £14.99 A4 scale 3.2 miles to 1 inch

AA Big Easy Read Britain 2017 – RRP £13.99 softback £14.99 or spiral bound A3 scale 2.5 miles to 1 inch

AA Drivers Atlas Britain 2017 – RRP £9.99 A5 scale 4 miles to 1 inch

The 2017 AA Road Atlas France and Europe range includes:

AA Road Atlas France 2017 – RRP £12.99 spiral bound A4 scale 4 miles to 1 inch

AA Big Easy Read France 2017 ­– RRP softback £12.99 or spiral bound £13.99 A3 scale 3 miles to 1 inch

AA Easy Read France 2017 – RRP £13.99 flexi bound A4 scale 2.8 miles to 1 inch

AA Big Road Atlas France 2017 – RRP £9.99 softback A3 scale 4.5 miles to 1 inch

AA Big Road Atlas Europe 2017 – RRP £12.99 spiral bound A3 scale 14 miles to 1 inch

AA Road Atlas Europe 2017 – RRP £12.99 spiral bound £14.99 or flexi bound A4 scale 14 miles to 1 inch