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MAPS OF SOUTHERN IRELAND
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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Kerry Walks, Kevin Corcoran -
This is the perfect walking guide to the wilderness and beauty of Kerry.
Discover the landscape and wildlife of Ireland's most beautiful county with
walking enthusiast and expert naturalist Kevin Corcoran. These twenty walks
explore heathland and bog, Ireland's highest mountains, coastal peninsulas,
beaches, islands, forests, rivers and lakes. It is ideal for casual
strollers, family groups, ramblers and serious walkers. Published March 06
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Kerry Way - Map Guide: 1: 500000.
Published March 91 The Kerry Way, Sandra Bardwell - The Kerry Way runs for 126 miles (203 km), starting and finishing in the town of Killarney. The complete walk takes nine days, but it can easily be shortened. This full-colour guidebook is printed on waterproof paper, and features a drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels. Includes information on travel and refreshments. Published May 05
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West Cork Walks, Kevin Corcoran - Experience the rugged wildness of Ireland's most southerly region in the company of an expert naturalist. Walking in West Cork offers an incredible variety of choice - mountain peaks, rolling heaths, forested valleys, pristine lakes, sandy beaches. For casual strollers, family groups, ramblers, serious walkers Includes ten walks, spread across West Cork, clear, detailed instructions, location maps with each walk outlined, beautiful wildlife illustrations, information on flora and fauna. Published March 05
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| Hillwalker's Guide to County Cork: a selection of twelve coastal and mountain walks mainly in County Cork, Sean Higgisson - The guidebook covers three distinct geographical areas all within 1,5 hours drive of cork. The four-ajoining headlands of Ardmore Head Knockadoon Head Ballycotton Head and Roberts Head. The mountain ranges to the west of Shehy Mountain Derrysagart Mountain and Boggeragh Mountain. Finally the mountain ranges to the north east of Nagle Mountain Ballyhoura Mountain and Knockmealdown Mountain. I Have made the walks as varied as possible covering hills cliffs forest track secondary roads bogs and bog roads. Published Oct 01 |
Walks of Seven West Cork Islands, Damien Enright. Published July 04 Walks of Ballydehob and Schull, Damien Enright. Published July 04 Six Easy Walks of Killarney and Kenmare, Damien Enright. Published July 04 Easy Walks of West Dingle, Damien Enright. Published July 04 Walks of Courtmacsherry Bay and the Seven Heads, Damien Enright. Published June 04 Walks of Skibbereen, Baltimore and Roaring Water Bay, Damien Enright. Published May 00 |
Walking Shandon: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cork, Peter Foynes.
Published June 07 Rambles in Cork City and County Cork - A collection of over thirty walks in Cork City and county, emphasizing what the walker can enjoy from the north side of the City, the tranquility of rural passageways and boreens, and the flora and fauna of the riverside and cliff-top or the solitude of the Musheragh Hills with their wealth of Stone Age remains. Published May 00. Limited availability Scenic Walks in Cork, Sean Teegan. Published June 98. Limited availability. Walks Around Cork, Vincent Godsill and John Morrish. Published Dec 96. Limited availability. |
| Hill Walker's South Kerry and West Cork , David Herman - 30 hill walks in Beara and West Cork, ranging in length from 4 to 17 km. Published March 99. Limited availability. | The Burren: A Two-inch Map of the uplands of North-west Clare - This map shows the scarped limestone topography, National Park, roads and paths, caves and potholes, inset maps of Ballyvaughan, Kilfenora and Lisdoonvarna. The comprehensive archaeological coverage includes 450 cashels, ringforts and similar enclosures, 74 megalithic tombs, numerous early churches, and tower houses. The cover includes an introductory essay. This updates the 1977 1.8 inch map, showing many recent discoveries, new developments and farm roads. Published July 99 |
Exploring the Limestone Landscapes of the Burren and Gort Lowlands: A Guide
for Walkers, Cyclists and Motorists, Mike Simms. Published May 06 The Burren, Aran Islands and County Clare, Barry Keane - A collection of walks in County Clare. Illustrated throughout with maps and designed in a user-friendly way, each walk is planned to give an interesting day, some long, some short, but all incorporating major attractions, such as the Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Coole Park (in Co. Galway) and the many attractions of the Burren. Published June 99. Limited availability. |
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Exploring the South of Ireland,
Paddy Dillon - Guided walkers from the limestone glens of Sligo and Leitrim
to the mountains of West Cork and Kerry. As well as detailed walking routes,
it provides information about the history and legends of the region. Each
walk has a route map and relief diagram and details of extensions and
escapes. Published July 98. Limited availability. Galty, Knockmealdown and Comeragh Mountains, Barry Keane - Routes described vary from pleasant strolls and demanding walks to committing scrambles. Published June 98. Limited availability. The Beara Way, Ordnance Survey of Ireland. Published July00. Limited availability. |
The Dingle Way, Sandra Bardwell - The Dingle Way runs 112 miles (179 km)
around the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee,
accessible by train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry Airport. The complete
walk takes eight days, but it can easily be shortened. The Way follows
country lanes, quiet roads and cliff-top paths, punctuated by long stretches
of glorious beach walking. It offers spectacular seascapes and mountain
views. The Peninsula is rich in wildlife, archaeology and charming Irish
pubs. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday:
drop-down map showing the whole route in four panels; waterproof paper
throughout; the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and
where to find food and drink; concise background on pre-history, heritage
and wildlife; information about climbing Mount Eagle and Mount Brandon; a
special feature on the Blasket Islands; planning information for travel by
car, train, bus or plane; in full colour, with 70 photographs. Published
March 04
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Dingle District Walking Map:
Laurence Jones - Roads Tracks & Paths of Dingle and surrounding areas
showing places of interest. Published March 00 Dingle Way Map Guide, Padraig Long. Published June 92. Limited availability. East Munster Way Map Guide. Published Dec 96. Limited availability. Munster's Mountains - 30 Walking, scrambling and Climbing Routes, Denis Lynch - Although including some well-known routes, this book also explores some alternative routes thus offering a sense of exploration and adventure in a new environment. Published Aug 01
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Macgillycuddy's Reeks (Superwalker) Harvey. Published May 06
Macgillycuddy's Reeks (Irish Maps, Atlases & Guides) Published Aug 05 |
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. Published Nov 06
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Hillwalker's Guide to Mangerton, Sean Higgisson - a selection of 8 hill walks in the Mangerton area of Killarney. Published Feb 99 |
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