Lonely Planet Walking in Ireland

by Bardwell, Sandra

• ISBN13: 9781864503234
• ISBN10: 1864503238
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

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! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Table of Walks	4	(4)
Table of Maps	8	(1)
The Authors	9	(2)
Walk Descriptions	11	(1)
Maps	12	(2)
Foreword	14	(1)
Introduction	15	(2)
Facts About Ireland	17	(20)
History	17	(3)
Geography	20	(1)
Geology	21	(2)
Climate	23	(1)
Conservation & Environment	23	(3)
National Parks & Reserves	26	(9)
Watching Wildlife	27	(8)
Population & People	35	(1)
Religion	35	(1)
Society & Conduct	36	(1)
Language	36	(1)
Facts for the Walker	37	(15)
Suggested Itineraries	37	(2)
When to Walk	39	(1)
What Kind of Walk?	39	(1)
Organised Walks	40	(1)
Responsible Walking	41	(1)
Accommodation	42	(2)
Food	44	(1)
Drinks	45	(2)
Walking with Children	47	(1)
Maps	47	(1)
Place Names	48	(1)
Useful Organisations	48	(1)
Digital Resources	49	(1)
Books	49	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	50	(1)
Weather Information	50	(1)
Photography	51	(1)
Clothing & Equipment	52	(6)
Clothing	52	(1)
Equipment	53	(5)
Navigation Equipment	54	(4)
Health & Safety	58	(9)
Predeparture Planning	58	(1)
Digital Resources	59	(1)
Staying Healthy	59	(1)
Medical Problems & Treatment	60	(5)
Safety on the Walk	65	(2)
Dublin Area	67	(17)
Phoenix Park & River Liffey	72	(3)
Howth Peninsula	75	(3)
Bray Head	78	(2)
Great Sugar Loaf	80	(2)
Maulin & Djouce	82	(2)
Wicklow Way	84	(20)
Wicklow Way	85	(19)
South & Southeast	104	(32)
Wicklow Mountains	106	(3)
Camaderry	109	(1)
Mullacor	110	(1)
Lugnaquilla	111	(3)
Blackstairs & Barrow	114	(1)
Blackstairs Mountain	114	(2)
Barrow Way Highlight	116	(5)
Comeragh Mountains	119	(2)
Knockanaffrin	121	(2)
Nire Valley Coums	123	(1)
Mahon Valley	124	(1)
Seefin Circuit	125	(2)
Knockmealdown Mountains	126	(1)
Eastern Knockmealdowns	127	(2)
Western Knockmealdowns	129	(3)
Galtee Mountains	130	(2)
Galtymore	132	(1)
Lough Muskry	133	(3)
Other Walks	134	(2)
Southwest	136	(50)
The Dingle Peninsula	140	(2)
Brandon Mountain	142	(1)
Dingle Way Highlight	143	(8)
The Iveragh Peninsula	149	(2)
Coomloughra Horseshoe	151	(1)
Reeks Ridge	152	(2)
Purple Mountain & Gap of Dunloe	154	(2)
Muckross	156	(3)
Torc Mountain	159	(1)
Kerry Way Highlight	160	(3)
Mullaghanattin	163	(1)
Derrynane Coastal Circuit	164	(4)
The Beara Peninsula	167	(1)
Hungry Hill	168	(3)
Eskatarriff	171	(1)
Beara Way Highlight	172	(5)
West Cork	176	(1)
Gougane Barra	177	(2)
Sheep's Head Way Highlight	179	(3)
Knockomagh Woods & Lough Hyne	182	(4)
Other Walks	184	(2)
Atlantic Islands	186	(23)
Rathlin Island	188	(2)
Tory Island	190	(3)
Arranmore Island	193	(1)
Clare Island	194	(4)
The Aran Islands	196	(2)
Inishmore	198	(2)
Inisheer	200	(3)
Southwest Islands	202	(1)
Great Blasket Island	203	(1)
Clear Island	203	(6)
Other Walks	208	(1)
Central West	209	(47)
Yeats Country	212	(1)
Glencar	213	(3)
Glenade	216	(3)
Mayo	217	(2)
Dun Caochain Cliffs	219	(3)
Achill Head & Croaghaun	222	(3)
Slievemore	225	(2)
Corraun Hill	227	(2)
Corranbinna	229	(2)
Croagh Patrick	231	(3)
Mweelrea	234	(5)
Connemara	237	(2)
Killary Harbour	239	(2)
Doughruagh & Benchoona	241	(3)
Central Maumturks	244	(2)
Glencoaghan Horseshoe	246	(2)
Errisbeg	248	(4)
The Burren	249	(3)
Black Head	252	(4)
Other Walks	254	(2)
Northwest	256	(34)
Inishowen	260	(1)
Crockalough Cliffs	260	(3)
Raghtin More	263	(2)
Binnion	265	(2)
North Donegal	266	(1)
Ards	267	(2)
Horn Head	269	(3)
Muckish	272	(2)
The Aghlas	274	(2)
Errigal	276	(1)
Glenveagh National Park	277	(2)
Slieve Snaght & the Poisoned Glen	279	(2)
South Donegal	281	(1)
Slieve League & Slievetooey	281	(6)
Blue Stack Circuit	287	(3)
Other Walks	288	(2)
Northern Ireland	290	(45)
Around Belfast	295	(1)
North Down Coastal Path	295	(3)
River Lagan	298	(5)
The Northeast	301	(2)
Causeway Coast Way Highlight	303	(3)
Moyle Way	306	(2)
Glenariff Forest Park	308	(1)
Garron Plateau	309	(3)
The Southeast	311	(1)
Newry Canal Way	312	(5)
Mournes Trail	317	(3)
Annalong Horseshoe	320	(2)
Slieve Donard	322	(2)
Brandy Pad	324	(3)
The West	325	(2)
Sawel & Dart	327	(2)
Gortin Glen	329	(1)
Florence Court & Cuilcagh	330	(3)
Cuilcagh Mountain Park	333	(2)
Other Walks	334	(1)
Waymarked Ways	335	(10)
Dublin & Beyond	335	(2)
South & Southeast	337	(1)
Southwest	338	(1)
Central West	339	(3)
Northwest	342	(1)
Northern Ireland	343	(2)
Travel Facts	345	(10)
Tourist Offices	345	(1)
Visas & Documents	345	(1)
Embassies & Consulates	346	(1)
Customs	347	(1)
Money	347	(1)
Post & Communications	348	(1)
Time	349	(1)
Electricity	349	(1)
Weights & Measures	349	(1)
Business Hours	349	(1)
Public Holidays	349	(1)
Getting There & Away	350	(1)
Air	350	(1)
Sea	351	(1)
Land & Sea	352	(1)
Getting Around	352	(1)
Air	352	(1)
Bus	352	(1)
Train	353	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	353	(1)
Bicycle	354	(1)
Hitching	354	(1)
Boat	354	(1)
Local Transport	354	(1)
Glossary	355	(3)
Gazetteer	358	(3)
Index	361