This is a guide to the best walking routes in Northern Ireland. From rugged mountain peaks to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging hill walks to shorter woodland and waterside excursions, this selection has something for everyone. Every part of the region is covered, from the mountains of Mourne to the Giant's Causeway, from Fermanagh's 'lake district' to the rolling Sperrins. Routes vary from two-hour strolls to eight-hour upland challenges, chosen for their quality, meaning only top-class walks are included. Great thought has gone into making this guide easy to use: each route, prefaced with a quick-reference summary, is illustrated with a clear sketch map; descriptions include detailed access information while points of interest are highlighted - flora and fauna, history, archaeology and folklore. This is the most comprehensive walking guide to Northern Ireland to be published for some time. A compact region with huge scenic variety, the province is ideal for walking yet has been largely overlooked. This authoritative guide changes that using the author's enthusiasm and knowledge of Northern Ireland to introduce the best of the region to locals and visitors alike.
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'Just the right size to fit in a jacket pocket and well laid out in terms of locating the walks; Books Ireland "Handy, easy to use guide" Walking World Ireland "A handy little guide that will be appreciated by local walkers and visitors alike" Irish Mountain Log
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Höhe: 180 mm
Breite: 115 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-905172-21-4 (9781905172214)
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Helen Fairbairn is a fulltime travel writer and has written walking guidebooks to destinations as diverse as the Rocky Mountains, the European Alps and Scotland. She is co-author of Walking in Ireland (Lonely Planet, 2003). A regular contributor to Walking World Ireland Magazine, Helen has spent years researching the best walking routes in Ireland. Helen lives in Derry with her husband, Gareth McCormack, a professional photographer who shares her passion for the outdoors.
Acknowledgements vii Route Location Map viii Quick Reference Route Table x Introduction 1 Using this Guide 11 Route 1 - Rathlin Island 19 Route 2 - North Antrim Cliff Path 25 Route 3 - Fair Head & Murlough Bay 31 Route 4 - Trostan & the Moyle Way 37 Route 5 - Glenariff Forest Park 43 Route 6 - Shane's Hill to Glenarm 49 Route 7 - Binevenagh Cliffs 55 Route 8 - Roe Valley Country Park 61 Route 9 - Banagher Glen & Forest 67 Route 10 - The Western Sperrins 73 Route 11 - Sawel & Dart Mountains 79 Route 12 - The Eastern Sperrins 85 Route 13 - Cave Hill 91 Route 14 - North Down Coastal Path 97 Route 15 - Lagan Towpath 103 Route 16 - Castle Ward 109 Route 17 - Ballyhoran Coastal Path 115 Route 18 - Peatlands Park1 121 Route 19 - Cliffs of Magho 127 Route 20 - Castle Archdale 133 Route 21 - Marble Arch & Florence Court 139 Route 22 - Cuilcagh Mountain 145 Route 23 - Slieve Gullion 151 Route 24 - Tollymore Forest Park 157 Route 25 - Slieve Meelmore & Slieve Meelbeg 163 Route 26 - Slieve Commedagh 169 Route 27 - Slieve Donard 175 Route 28 - Slieve Bearnagh & the Silent Valley 181 Route 29 - The Brandy Pad 187 Route 30 - Annalong Valley 193 Route 31 - Rostrevor Forest 199 Route 32 - Rocky River Circuit 205 Route 33 - Eagle Mountain 211 Route 34 - The Binnians 217
