Walking in Ireland

By Christopher Somerville

Book Overview

The very best walks in Ireland, from the Nephin Beg Mountains in Mayo to Dingle Way in Kerry Walking has never been a more popular pastime and nowhere is more beautiful for walkers to explore than Ireland. In this beautifully written and superbly researched guide, Christopher Somerville draws on his very popular Walk of the Week column for the Irish Independent , to present the finest excursions, each paired with a beautiful handpainted picture map. Practical instructions for the walks are married with evocative and informative passages on the history, flora and fauna, culture, and topography of the land. Whether it's exploring the Burren in its floral glory or seeing the Walls of Derry, or even sitting at home in your armchair planning your travels, this book will prove popular with walkers, vacationers, and anyone who loves the Irish landscape.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091938376
• ISBN13: 9780091938376
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.5"