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Clare, Limerick, Tipperary
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
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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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West Cork Walks, Kevin Corcoran - This is an updated edition with a brand-new walk. You can experience the rugged wildness of Ireland's most southerly, and often considered most beautiful region, in the company of an expert naturalist. "Walking in West Cork" offers an incredible variety of choice - mountainous peaks, rolling heaths, forested valleys, pristine lakes and sandy beaches - the choice is yours. "West Cork Walks" details 10 different walks spread across West Cork, giving clear instructions with maps for each walk, the approximate length of time they should take, equipment required, notable features along the way, beautiful wildlife illustrations by the author. Casual strollers, family groups, ramblers and serious walkers are all catered for. Location of walks: The Gearagh (near Macroom), Ballyvourney, Gougane Barra, Bere Island, Castlefreke (near Rosscarbery), Lough Hyne (near Skibbereen), Mizen Head, Priest's Leap (near Glengarriff), Glengarriff and Allihies. Published March 09.
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The Kerry Way, Sandra Bardwell - The Kerry Way runs around Ireland's most beautiful peninsula for 126 miles (203 km), starting from Killarney. It features mountain scenery and coastal panoramas, and is rich in geology and wildlife. The book contains clear mapping, 70 photographs and is robust and waterproof. It has a special feature on the ascent of Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest peak. This new edition has been fully revised and updated following a comprehensive route check. Published March 10.
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The Dingle Way, Sandra Bardwell - The Dingle Way runs 111 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 Dingle
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 guidebook was fully revised in spring 2009 for
many route alterations and additional Gaelic place names. It contains all
you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on the Dingle Way: 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; drop-down map of the Dingle Way in four panels (1:115,000); in full
colour, with 70 photographs; and, on waterproof paper throughout.
Published May 09.
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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. Published Nov 06
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The Burren and The Aran Islands, Tony Kirby - The Burren and the Aran
Islands, with their unique combination of flora, fauna and landscape, are
explored by large numbers of walkers annually. This is a guide to some of
the best walking routes in the region, with lucid descriptions and
additional information to enhance the walkers enjoyment and appreciation of
the place. From the rugged interior to spectacular coastal scenery, from
challenging upland walks to shorter road and waterside excursions, this
selection has something for everyone. Every part of the region is covered.
Walks vary from two-hour strolls to the longer Burren Way, a six-hour walk
from Lisdoonvarna to Ballyvaughan. The author has put his considerable
experience and detailed knowledge of the area to great use in putting
together an easy-to-use guide that introduces the best of this region for
locals and visitors alike. Each route, prefaced with a quick-reference
summary, is illustrated with a clear sketch map; descriptions include
detailed access information while points of interest are highlighted
geology, flora and fauna, history, archaeology and folklore. Published May
09.
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Walking Shandon: A Guide to the Historic Heart of Cork, Peter Foynes.
Published June 07 Dingle District Walking Map: Laurence Jones - Roads Tracks & Paths of Dingle and surrounding areas showing places of interest. Published March 00 |
Macgillycuddy's Reeks (Superwalker) Harvey. Published May 06
Macgillycuddy's Reeks (Irish Maps, Atlases & Guides) Published Aug 05 |
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 |
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Kerry Way - Map Guide: 1: 500000.
Limited availability. Published March 91 Exploring the Limestone Landscapes of the Burren and Gort Lowlands: A Guide for Walkers, Cyclists and Motorists, Mike Simms. Limited availability. 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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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
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Walks of Seven West Cork Islands, Damien Enright. Limited availability. Published July 04 Walks of Ballydehob and Schull, Damien Enright. Limited availability. Published July 04 Six Easy Walks of Killarney and Kenmare, Damien Enright. Limited availability. Published July 04 Easy Walks of West Dingle, Damien Enright. Limited availability. Published July 04 Walks of Courtmacsherry Bay and the Seven Heads, Damien Enright. Limited availability. Published June 04 Walks of Skibbereen, Baltimore and Roaring Water Bay, Damien Enright. Limited availability. Published May 00 |
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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.
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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. Limited availability. Published Aug 01
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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 July 00. Limited availability.
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