Synopses & Reviews
Everything You Need to See the Best of Ireland by Car! Let Frommer's Take You To:
- Norman castles, ancient Celtic sites, and literary landmarks
- The picturesque Iveragh Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry
- The lush glens and gardens of the Wicklow hills
- The quaint coastal villages of Cork
- Stretches of untouched beaches, rugged hills, and gentle green pastures in historic Ulster
- Bustling Sligo and the extraordinary Benbulben Mountain
- And much, much more!
Inside You'll Find:
- 25 distinctive, easy-to-use itinerariesall fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos
- Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route
- All the sights along the waywith highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids
- Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks
- Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps
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Synopsis
Frommer's Driving Tours are packed with detailed, color-coded maps and stunning full-color photographs. Each guide outlines dozens of driving tour options and then helps you plan your route with exact directions, distances, and driving times. You'll see all the top sights and then have the flexibility to discover the hidden pleasures of each destination -- our suggested routes include scenic detours and stops for spectacular views, easy walks, shopping, dining, and fun breaks for travelers with children. We'll show you how to enjoy some of the world's most spectacular drives!
Table of Contents
Route Map of Ireland.
About this Book.
Munster.
Tour 1: Clare.
Tour 2: River Shannon Rambles.
Tour 3: Ancient Castles & Lake Odyssey.
Tour 4: Beehive Huts & Coastal Splendours.
Tour 5: Killarney & the Ring of Kerry.
Tour 6: Kenmare & the Beara Peninsula.
Tour 7: Island City, Magic Stone.
Tour 8: Cork's Coastal Villages.
Tour 9: Unspoiled Peninsulas.
Tour 10: Rock of Cashel.
Leinster.
Tour 11: Monastic Ruins & the Midlands.
Tour 12: The Boyne Valley.
Tour 13: Dublin & Wicklow.
Tour 14: Witches, Castles & Horses.
Tour 15: By Hook or by Crooke.
Connacht.
Tour 16: Sligo & Yeats Country.
Tour 17: Boyle & the Lake Country.
Tour 18: Achill Island & County Mayo.
Tour 19: Region of Stony Beauty.
Ulster.
Tour 20: Seascapes & Mountain Passes.
Tour 21: The Causeway Coast.
Tour 22: Strangford Lough.
Tour 23: Fermanagh Lakeland.
Tour 24: The Heart of Ulster.
Tour 25: Mourne Country.
Practical Information.
Index and Acknowledgements.