Lonely Planet Walking in Ireland

by Bardwell, Sandra; Levy, Patricia; McCormack, Gareth

• ISBN13: 9780864426024
• ISBN10: 086442602X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• 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! 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.

Table of Contents

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