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MAPS OF IRELAND
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Best Walks in Ireland, David Marshall - The Best Walks series aims to select the very best walking opportunities to be found in a region or national park. There is something for everyone in these walking guides. Each book suggests twenty to forty good quality walks - where possible, circular to avoid difficulties with transport. The walks are clearly graded and include easy, moderate, challenging and strenuous/difficult routes more suitable for the experienced hiker. A clear route description and exceptionally detailed map is included for each walk and there are practical suggestions on transport to and within the region plus a section with useful addresses and telephone numbers. Best Walks in the Ireland has five walks in the north and fifteen in the Republic of Ireland. It takes in well-known areas such as the Antrim coast, the Mountains of Mourne and the Dingle peninsula and also remote, wild areas of Ireland still largely undiscovered by tourists. Published September 06.
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200 Challenging Walks in Britain and Ireland, Richard Gilbert - Includes the best walks on mountains, moors, hills, downs and along rugged coastal hill tops. "I have been delighted with the ideas the book gives. It is easy to navigate by region and the one line summaries at the top of each chapter indicate the map, start/finish, a distance and time for each route. The routes are truly challenging and I have rarely completed a full route mainly due to transport issues. However they have enabled me to plan routes in areas I would otherwise not have ventured into without someone's personal recommendation. I have always felt the descriptions and timing accurate for a person of above average fitness and an experienced mountain walker." Buyer Review. Published May 04. |
Lonely Planet Walking in Ireland,
- 85 detailed walk descriptions in
the Republic and Northern Ireland as well as comprehensive coverage of the
Wicklow Way and highlights of Ireland's 38 other Waymarked Ways. Also
includes practical information about equipment, transport, accommodation,
restaurants and pubs. Published May 03.
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Walking Ireland, Tom Lawton - 25 routes, each divided into
linked stages to give an 8 to 12 mile walk. The area covered stretches from
Wicklow in a clockwise arc around to Connemara. The book includes colour
illustrations and computer generated maps with relief diagrams. Published
July 00.
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Carrauntoohil and MacGillycuddy's Reeks: A
Walking Guide to Ireland's Highest Mountains, Jim Ryan - The MacGillycuddy's
Reeks are Ireland's highest mountains with Carrauntoohil tallest at 1039m.
Occupying about 100 square km., they stretch from the picturesque Gap of
Dunloe in the east to Glencar in the west. Attracting over 25,000 walkers
annually, they are a wonderful playground. However, many routes are not
clearly marked and mist or fog covers them for three quarters of the year.
Access to a proper guide is therefore essential before venturing on to the
Reeks. This guide to 20 of popular walking routes on the Reeks contains
full-colour maps specially commissioned from the Ordnance Survey, clear
photographs and precise map references. However, this is not just a walking
guide. It also encompasses the history of the area, its geology and natural
history, its place names and people. Useful information on travel and
accommodation is also provided. It will be the most comprehensive guide to
the area to be published for some time. Published November 06.
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Ireland Village Walks, Etain O'Carroll - Perfect
for both first-time visitors and returning tourists, "Village Walks:
Ireland" offers an intimate view of this much loved region. Each card in
this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, with a detailed map on
one side and insider information on the other. Noteworthy sites and
attractions are numbered on both sides of the cards for easy reference.
Details on and suggestions for using public transport, information on local
history and customs, and an overview map of the region are also included on
a handy intro card. Published January 08.
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Classic Walks: Mountain and Moorland Walks in Britain and Ireland,
Wild Walks: Mountain, Moorland and Coastal Walks in Britain & Ireland, Ken Wilson and Richard Gilbert. Limited availability. Published October 95.
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Irish Coastal Walks, Paddy Dillon -
54 walks of up to 18
miles, based on the beautiful, raw, rugged 3,500 mile coastline of Ireland.
This guide takes in broad beaches, towering cliffs, battered headlands and a
score of lovely islands. There is a huge amount of variety, astounding
scenery, plenty of history and heritage, with a good system of transport,
accommodation and other services. In sunshine or storm, many of these
coastal walks exhibit a raw, rare beauty. The walks are of course all
coastal. However, they are also remarkably varied and represent a good
selection of routes which include cliffs and rocky headlands, marshes, dunes
and estuaries, with plenty of wilderness and little industry. The classic
coastal names are there: Bray Head, the Cliffs of Moher, the Giant's
Causeway. A spread of fascinating islands includes the Aran Islands, Clare
Island, Achill Island, Tory Island and Rathlin. In fact, there are a total
of 54 coastal walks including 19 walks on islands. Most of the walks are
quite easy, but some are akin to mountain walks, climbing over some of the
highest sea cliffs in Europe. The walks are numbered and arranged in a
clockwise direction around the coast, starting north of Dublin, taking in
the eastern, southern and western coasts, ending in Northern Ireland.
Published July 00.
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The Mountains of Ireland,
Paddy Dillon - This is a comprehensive guide, now the classic guide, to
Ireland's 200 summits of 2000ft or more and to the 12 peaks exceeding
3000ft. The mountains are described clockwise from Wicklow to the Mournes,
and offer a choice of 70 walking routes. The guide divides the peaks into 5
groups, and at the start of each is described 'Paddy's Way' - the way the
author tackled them - so that anyone who wants to emulate him has full
directions. The guide includes summiting Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest
mountain as part of the Coomloughra horseshoe, the twelve Bens of Connemara,
the Maum Turks, the Blue Stack mountains and the mountains of Donegal.
Published December 00.
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The Irish Way: A Walk Through Ireland's Past and
Present, Roberta Emmett Ginna. Published April 06.
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Walking Ireland's Mountains, David Herman - Provides a detailed overview of Irish mountain ranges. Includes and information on transport, accommodation and safety. 80 walks are described in brief - it is advisable to use in conjunction with OS maps. Published April 94 |
Hewitts and Marilyns
of Ireland, E D Clements -
A list of the 211 Hewitts (over 2000ft with a
drop of at least 98 feet all round) and 453 Marilyns (hills of any height
with an all-round 150m drop) in Ireland. Published February 98.
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The Ulster Way, Paddy Dillon - Dillon describes in great detail, with
photographs, drawings and maps, this longest waymarked trail in Britain and
Ireland measuring over 1000 kilometres. Published May 99.
Walking the Ulster Way, Alan Warner - a journal and guide. Published December 89. |
The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland, A Guide for Mountain
Walkers, For keen mountain walkers,
this differentiates itself from other guidebooks by describing a range of
ascent strategies. For anyone interested in mountain walking throughout the
Britain- a balance between a practical guidebook and something to
inspire from the armchair. Published June 04. Condensed Version - This condensed companion also contains up to date stalking information provided in collaboration with The Mountaineering Council of Scotland - important as a number of estates are under new ownership. Bunkhouses for mountain walkers are also listed. Published June 04. |
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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Emerald Coast Walk,
John Merrill - the story of a 1600 mile walk up the West coast of Ireland.
Published March 82. 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. |
Ireland,
David Herman - The mountainous areas of Ireland offer a varied and
stunningly beautiful landscape for the walker. This book features 23 of the
most rewarding walks in the country. Walker's Companions are expertly
written, fully illustrated pocket guides covering the most popular walking
areas in the British Isles. Each book contains a selection of superb walks,
ranging from the easy to the more strenuous. Limited availability.
Published January 00.
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Ireland Great Walks, David Herman - The mountain areas of Ireland offer an ever changing and easily accessible landscape for the walker. Great Walks: Ireland describes a varied selection of thirty walks of differing lengths and degrees of difficulty. The routes are grouped in four areas - the cast, covering Wicklow, the Galtees, Comeraphs and Mournes; the north-west covering Donegal and Sligo; the West, covering Galway, Mayo and Clare; the south-west, covering Kerry. Detailed route descriptions and maps are provided for each walk, together with information on the features of interest along the way. With its evocative text and superb colour photographs, this book should inspire all lovers of the countryside whether they are active or armchair walkers. Limited availability. Published January 00. |
| The Way-marked Trails of Ireland, Michael Fewer. Limited Availability. Published April 96. | Short Walks in Ireland, Tom Lawton - This volume concentrates on walks that can be done in a single day. Most are circular, so that it is possible to drive to the start, park one's car, make the walk and return. The routes are principally concentrated in the coastal uplands of the southern half of Ireland. Limited availability. Published November 00. | Off the Beaten Track: Irish Railway Walks, Kevin Cronin - Descriptions of forty walks which cover the length and breadth of Ireland and include information on relevant railway and local history. Limited availability. Published October 96. |
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Best Irish Walks, Joss Lynam [editor] - 'Best Irish Walks' has been for many years the
leading single-volume guide to hill walking in Ireland. It describes over 75
different routes ranging from formidable climbs in the Kerry mountains to
delightful treks along the river valleys. This new edition of 'Best Irish
Walks' has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new computer-generated
maps. It is the ideal book for all who love the Irish hills, whether Irish
people themselves or the ever-growing number of visitors who come to Ireland
to walk its wonderfully unspoilt countryside. 'Best Irish Walks' is the
essential guide to walking in Ireland. Limited availability.
Published April 01.
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The Independent Walkers' Guide to Ireland, Frank Booth - A collection of 35 individual walks, covering both north and south, suitable for all the family, with details on how to get there, where to stay, walking distance in length and time, local sights in the area, maps and photographs throughout. Includes themed walks - forest coastal, island, churches and more. Limited availability. Published April 99. |
Walking Across Ireland: From Dublin Bay to Galway Bay,
- 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. Limited availability. Published May 03.
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