Lonely Planet Walking in Ireland
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1864503238 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Walking in Ireland" according to Giselle D Smith. The Lonely Planet guides are always an honest,open an informative and this is no different. The book gives you detailed information on walks giving you directions such as "100m to the left of the pier" and so on. I find with details like that it's pretty hard to get lost! There is also general information on travelling in Ireland, places to stay. "Out of Date" according to Traveler Kat. I found this book to be very out of date, especially in terms of walking paths, pricing and logistics. I went to Dingle, and found that the hostel they highly recommend as having a free shuttle no longer has a free shuttle or friendly/knowledgeable service. I went on the three day Dingle walk that they outline, and the path had changed (and been. Joseph J. Irwin said Ireland seems to have changed since the last update of this book. After having returned from a 16 day hiking-predominant Irish vacation, we found the book at best, a "mixed bag." We found some amazing hikes with the book: Gap of Dunloe, Coomlaghra Horseshoe, Torc Mountain, Mahan Falls. However, some of the directions are rather vague, and require you to traverse private land (pastures mainly). These pastures h
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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.