Synopses & Reviews
Gentle mountains, rugged ridges, wild moorlands, spectacular sea cliffs, remote islands, warm hospitality and the infamous Irish weather - all are part of the wonderful experience that is walking in Ireland. So pack your boots, grab this guide and go!
85 detailed walk descriptions in the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Comprehensive coverage of the Wicklow Way and highlights of Ireland's 38 other Waymarked Ways.
Two-color contour maps for all described walks.
Special sections on wildlife, climate and Gaelic place names.
Practical information about equipment, transport, accommodation, restaurants and pubs.
Review
Nobody covers the world like Lonely Planet.' --New York Post, May 2004
Synopsis
This practical new guide makes Ireland's astounding diversity accessible to the experienced walker and the beginner alike. From spectacular coastal tracks and hill walks to ancient ruins, country lanes and the byways of Dublin, this book describes the best in a country made for walking.
-- 65 walks in the Republic and Northern Ireland, including day trips and waymarked ways
-- practical information on transport, accommodation and equipment
-- detailed contour maps derived from Ordnance Survey data
-- guide to Ireland's unique walking festivals
-- background on history and culture