Ireland

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Beara Peninsula

With its green hills, wet bogs, wild open countryside and dramatic cliffs along the Atlantic coast, Ireland sits at the most westerly edge of Western Europe. Enjoy an abundance of sea birds, ancient churches and stone walls, and the occasional forest and beach. Trails will lead you along Irelands clear streams and wonderful valleys, passing castles and farms, and offer panoramic views of mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. No wonder hill walking is popular, but with Ireland being relatively sparsely populated it never gets busy.

There are over 30 National Waymarked Ways, adding up to about 3000km of walking trails all across Ireland. The Ways are clearly signposted with standard waymarkers: a yellow arrow and walking man. A wide choice of detailed maps and guidebooks exist for all trails. Famous are the Kerry Way (215km) around the southwestern Iveragh Peninsula, the Dingle Way (179km), also in the southwest, and the Wicklow Way (127km) south of Dublin in the east. The European long distance trail E8 runs right across Ireland, starting from Dursey Head on the west coast, to Dublin in the east, partly coinciding with the Kerry Way and Wicklow Way.

Walking in Ireland is possible all year round. Ireland has no "right of way" and expect to walk on (forest) roads in many places. Irish weather can change frequently and suddenly, so take care to bring a rainproof coat at all times. Stiles and bridges have been built where necessary. Nevertheless be prepared for very wet and boggy terrain at times. Accommodation comes in all forms, ranging from basic hostels to luxury hotels, as well as B&B's and guest houses. And of course there are the legendary Irish pubs for you to enjoy a pint of stout.

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Regions

States

Books

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
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The Book Depository
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
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The Book Depository
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United Kingdom
  • Moon Ireland (Third Edition): Castles, Cliffs, and Lively Local Spots
  • From its stirring legends to its stunning landscapes, Ireland is a living, breathing fairy-tale. Ignite your imagination with Moon Ireland. Inside you`ll find:*Flexible itineraries from a two-week ”Best of Ireland” adventure or a weekend in Dublin to 3-day tours of southern, northern, and coastal Ireland that can be combined into a longer... Read more
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2020
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2015
  • Killarney to Valentia Island
  • The Iveragh Peninsula, the largest in southwest Ireland, stretches from Killarney to Bolus Head and attracts thousands of visitors annually. The Ring of Kerry coastal road winds along its fringes and sandstone peaks soar high above. It is a landscape of raw and stunning beauty from the lakes that fill the corries to the spectacular cliff... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
  • Killarney to Valentia Island: The Iveragh Peninsula: A Walking Guide
  • The Iveragh Peninsula, the largest in southwest Ireland, stretches from Killarney to Bolus Head and attracts thousands of visitors annually. The Ring of Kerry coastal road winds along its fringes and sandstone peaks soar high above. It is a landscape of raw and stunning beauty from the lakes that fill the corries to the spectacular cliff... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2017
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United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Loughborough 1901
  • Loughborough in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map is double-sided; the main map covers most of the town, extending from Cobden Street westward to Knight Thorpe Hall and Burleigh Hall, and... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • ANWB extra - Ierland
  • ANWB Extra reisgids IerlandOntdek Ierland met de compacte reisgids ANWB Extra Ierland! Ierland is ongerepte natuur, slaperige dorpjes en levendige stadjes, spectaculaire kusten, boeiende ruïnes en andere overblijfselen uit het verleden. De ANWB Extra reisgids Ierland biedt naast veel praktische tips over campings, vakantiehuizen, hotels en... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • ANWB extra - Ierland
  • ANWB Extra reisgids IerlandOntdek Ierland met de compacte reisgids ANWB Extra Ierland! Ierland is ongerepte natuur, slaperige dorpjes en levendige stadjes, spectaculaire kusten, boeiende ruïnes en andere overblijfselen uit het verleden. De ANWB Extra reisgids Ierland biedt naast veel praktische tips over campings, vakantiehuizen, hotels en... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2020
  • Insight Guides Explore Ireland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
  • Insight Guides Explore IrelandTravel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Ireland with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don`t miss out on must-see, top attractions like... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2020
  • Reisgids Explore Ireland - Ierland | Insight Guides
  • Insight Guides Explore IrelandTravel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries, now with free eBook.Discover the best of Ireland with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don`t miss out on must-see, top attractions like... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Around Ireland Clockwise on a Giant
  • This trip around the coastline of Ireland came to mind when I retired at the age of sixty years. What I had in mind then was to walk around the whole coastline but advice from various sources at that time persuaded me to temporarily abandon the idea. From then until my approaching seventieth birthday in 2009 I kept turning the idea over in my... Read more
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Belgium
  • Around Ireland Clockwise on a Giant
  • This trip around the coastline of Ireland came to mind when I retired at the age of sixty years. What I had in mind then was to walk around the whole coastline but advice from various sources at that time persuaded me to temporarily abandon the idea. From then until my approaching seventieth birthday in 2009 I kept turning the idea over in my... Read more
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Maps

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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
  • Armagh SUPERCEDED
  • Armagh, map No. 19 in the Discoverer series from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland presenting the country on detailed topographic maps at 1:50,000 with waymarked hiking trails, Sustrans National Cycle Network and other tourist information. Coverage includes Dungannon, Coalisland and Richhill. Current edition D; publication date November... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • Strabane OSNI Discovery 12
  • Strabane, map No. 12 in the Discoverer series from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland presenting the country on detailed topographic maps at 1:50,000 with waymarked hiking trails, Sustrans National Cycle Network and other tourist information. Coverage includes Castlederg, Sion Mills and Newtownstewart. Current edition E; publication date... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • MacGillycuddy`s Reeks and Killarney National Park OSI Adventure Map
  • Macgillycuddy`s Reeks and the Killarney National Park on a double-sided, GPS compatible map at 1:25,000 from the Ordnance Survey Ireland with cartography of the country’s topographic survey, plus the central part of the Reeks at 1:12,500. Coverage extends from Killarney westwards to Lough Caragh. Where appropriate place names are given in both... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • The Sperrins SUPERCEDED
  • The Sperrins, map No. 13 in the Discoverer series from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland presenting the country on detailed topographic maps at 1:50,000 with waymarked hiking trails, Sustrans National Cycle Network and other tourist information. Coverage includes Omagh, Cookstown and Draperstown. Current edition E; publication date... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • Lough Neagh OSNI Discovery 14
  • Lough Neagh, map No. 14 in the Discoverer series from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland presenting the country on detailed topographic maps at 1:50,000 with waymarked hiking trails, Sustrans National Cycle Network and other tourist information. Coverage includes Antrim, Magherafelt and Randalstown. Current edition E; publication date... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 14 Discoverer Lough Neagh | Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland
  • Lough Neagh, map No. 14 in the Discoverer series from the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland presenting the country on detailed topographic maps at 1:50,000 with waymarked hiking trails, Sustrans National Cycle Network and other tourist information. Coverage includes Antrim, Magherafelt and Randalstown. Current edition E; publication date... Read more
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Netherlands
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Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 26 Discoverer Lough Allen | Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland
  • Zeer gedetailleerde topografische kaart met een aantal toegevoegde toeristische symbolen voor bijv. bezienswaardigheden, campings en jeugdherbergen. Met hoogtelijnen, mooi kleurgebruik en ingetekende lange-afstands-wandelroutes. Op deze kaart zijn de nationale parken en de 'national reserves ' uitstekend te vinden. De kaart is dus zowel voor de... Read more
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