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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
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Easy Walks near Dublin, Joss Lynam - Easy Walks near Dublin is a book
for family strollers, leisure walkers and people who like healthy exercise
without exhausting themselves. Here are more that forty walks, every one of
them within easy reach of Dublin. As far as possible, the walks are circular
so that you can start and finish at the same spot. Most are timed at between
one and two hours. The shortest lasts barely half an hour; the longest about
three hours. In general, the standard is easy and is aimed at leisure
walkers. There are a few steep ascents and some demanding terrain for those
who like a challenge, but overall these are perfect routes for strollers.
The directions are clear and easy to follow, there are plenty of sound
advice and tips about natural features and wildlife and it's all on your
doorstep. Other books by Joss Lynam Best Irish Walks. Published May
99.
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Literary Walking Tours of Gothic Dublin, Brian Showers and Duane
Spurlock - Dublin has spawned three important writers in the nineteenth
century gothic tradition: Charles Maturin (1782-1824), Joseph Sheridan Le
Fanu (1814-1873) and Bram Stoker (1847-1912). These writers contributed
memorable and influential stories that were inspired by and often set in
their native Dublin. Their fictions, which delve into universal and
supernatural themes such as ghosts, vampires and the devil, persist in
popularity to this day. The footprints of these writers and inspirations for
their stories can be traced through Dublin's dark alleys, distilled from its
public houses and unearthed in its churchyards. These writers, whose lives
crossed paths with other notable nineteenth century personalities, were
often intertwined with the history of the city itself. This guidebook
reconstructs the lives of Maturin, Le Fanu and Stoker as walking tours with
the help of maps, photographs and excerpts from their works. Also reprinted
inside are Maturin’s 'Leixlip Castle', Le Fanu's 'Ghost Stories of
Chapelizod' and Stoker's 'The Judge's House'; each story illustrated by
Duane Spurlock. Cover art is by Meggan Kehrli and a foreword by Pat Liddy.
Ideal for tourists who have come to explore Ireland's 1200 year old capital,
native Dubliners who want to learn more about their city's spectral past,
and those who just want a mind's eye tour of haunted Dublin. After all, who
can resist a good ghost story? Published October 06.
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Leisure Walks Near Dublin,
Joss Lynam - The routes include terrain as
varied as Malahide estuary, the Grand Canal at Robertstown, Glenmalure, the
Broad Lough at Wicklow and Trooperstown Hill near Laragh. Most walks are
circular; many can be accessed by public transport; most are no more than an
hour and a half to two hours long. Few are in anyway demanding: most are
walking routes for leisure strollers. Published March 04.
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Irish Coast to Coast: Dublin to Bray Head,
Paddy Dillon - Walking through Ireland, from the Atlantic coast to Dublin,
through the glorious mountain and river country, offers an opportunity to
discover the heart of the Emerald Isle. Linking the Wicklow Way, South Leinster Way, Munster Way, Avondhy
Way and the Kerry Way, the Irish coast to coast walk joins Dublin with Bray
Head in the south west. Whether you intend to split this route into sections
and enjoy the walk over a period of time, or walk it in one go, the
alternative high-level routes found along the way enable you to make the
adventure as challenging as you like. Published March 05.
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The Wicklow Way, Sandra Bardwell & Jacquetta Megarry - The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular Waymarked Way, running between Marlay Park (Dublin) and Clonegal, 82 miles (132 km) to the south. It offers varied and scenic walking on the flanks of the Wicklow mountains with loughs, rivers and historic remains. Much of the route lies over 1600 feet (500 metres) giving glorious views, and lower sections run through forests and farmland, over a mixture of tracks, roads and pathways rich in wildlife. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels; waterproof paper throughout; the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink; concise background on history, geology and wildlife; a special feature on the monastic city of Glendalough; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane; in full colour, with 70 photographs. Price £7.69 Published January 03.
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Walking Across Ireland: From Dublin Bay to Galway Bay,
Michael Fewer - This is the author's account of walking a 180-mile route
over mountains, across bogland, along canal and riverbanks and through towns
and villages from Dalkey in County Dublin to Ballyvaghan in County Clare. It
is an enthusiastic traveller's tale of discovery, a unique cross-sectional
view of a hidden Ireland. He weaves in and out between the natural world of
plants and wildlife and the human world of grand buildings, old ruins,
farms, pubs and houses. Published May 03.
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| Hill Walker's Wicklow, David Herman - I've been using this guide for about a year now and I find it excellent. It contains a good selection of hill walks throughout the Wicklow mountains taking in all the most spectacular and beautiful areas. Each route description includes a map and all necessary details (such as getting there, required OS map and so on). Distances range from the short winter walks of around 10 km up to 20km ones. Route descriptions are well written but not excessively verbose making them quick to flick through when looking for a walk. The book itself is a handy small size and is easily carried with you and consulted en route if needs be. Buyer Review. Limited availability. Published June 00. |
Walking Dublin, Pat Liddy
- Each of the 25 chapters in this manual consists of a scene-setting
historical and descriptive introduction, followed by a guided walk and
information on highlights encountered en route. Each walk is illustrated by
line drawings and is accompanied by a map showing the route of the walk and
places of interest, such as plantings, statuary and architectural features.
At the back of the book are listings giving the opening times of museums,
houses and gardens. Limited availability. Published December 98.
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Wicklow Way Walks,
Ray Cranley - 26 circular routes along the
Wicklow Way, varying in length from 2 to 9 miles, many suitable for
families. Limited availability. Published April 99. The Wicklow Way, Michael Fewer. Limited availability. Published March 99. Slieve Bloom Way Map Guide Limited availability. Published December 98. |
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South Leinster Way Map Guide.
Published December 95.
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The Irish Coast to Coast Walk, Paddy Dillon - This beautiful walk across the width of Ireland is presented as a 21-day journey covering 370 miles. The individual trails are presented each in their turn. The walk can also be split in two for those who do not have the full three weeks to spare. Limited availability. Published May 96. |
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