Produced in association with the Rambler's Association and Harvey's Maps, this brand new series covers some of the most popular walking areas in Britain and Ireland, combining detailed route descriptions with information on the local history and wildlife. Dominated by the Twelve Bens and the Maum Turk mountain ranges and punctuated by loughs and the Atlantic coastline, Connemara in the west of Ireland is simultaneously barren and breathtaking. The geology, history and natural history of this region is fascinating and the area offers some of the most exciting walking in Ireland. The introduction gives information about the topography, geology and history of the area, and describes the flora and fauna inhabiting it.*The main section of the book comprises 30 walks, suitable for all abilities, from young children to experienced walkers. Each walk has a key illustrating principal features, such as level of difficulty and type of terrain, a route profile indicating altitude and distances, as well as a fact file summarising useful information, such as start and finish points, duration, safety advice and points of interest.*Illustrated with colour maps from leading authority, Harveys, each walk is then described in detail with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. As well as route descriptions, the text gives the history of the main landmarks along the way plus information about the natural history of the area, and is accompanied by stunning colour photographs.

Connemara

Dillon, Paddy

Sports & Outdoors

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

The 23 National Trails - the "official" long-distance walking routes of Britain and Ireland - cover 4000 miles of colour, interest and experience, and Paddy Dillon has walked every one of those miles to compile this book. The trails range from the well-known and gruelling Pennine Way to the much gentler Peddar's Way and Norfolk Coastal Path, the recently-created Thames Path and the magical but little-explored Dingle Way and Kerry Way in Ireland. Broad tracks and narrow paths lead through forest, bogs and downland, towns and villages, and beside rivers, lakes and coastline. The book deals with each of the trails in turn, giving schedules for dividing them into single-day sections and describing the type of terrain, points of interest, facilities and where to find accommodation. Information is also included on detailed maps, guides and contacts for each trail.

Trail Walker Magazine Guide to the National Trails of Britain and Ireland

Individual Sports

David & Charles, UK

The Complete Ulster Way

The O'Brien Press

The Wicklow Way was the first long-distance walking trail to be established in Ireland. Coming in at 130km (81 miles), the route traverses the county of Wicklow, from Marlay Park on the outskirts of Dublin to Clonegal, just over the county border in neighbouring Carlow, and can be comfortably completed in a week. The guide also details several adjacent trails that can be interchanged with the main route, and short detours off-route (also described) lead to welcoming villages offering accommodation and a range of other facilities.\nThe route is presented in seven stages, each with an overview followed by clear route description and mapping. There are elevation profiles and notes on local points of interest. In addition to background information about the county's history, geology, plants and wildlife, you will find all the information you need to walk the route, with helpful advice on transport, accommodation and kit. Accommodation listings, useful contacts and a glossary of Irish place-names can be found in the appendices.\nWicklow is a county of varied landscapes: mountains and sweeping uplands offer extensive views, whereas other stages take you through verdant glens and past scenic lakes. The area is rich in both culture and history, with the ancient Monastic City at Glendalough a special highlight. And of course, there are characterful villages and pubs where you can experience true Irish hospitality. The Wicklow Way has plenty to commend it and is a great way to explore this wonderful county.

Walking the Wicklow Way: A week-long walk from Dublin to Clonegal

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Cicerone Press Limited

The Wales Coast Path offers an unparalleled opportunity to walk a nation's coastline in its entirety. Stretching 1400km (870 miles) from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, the waymarked trail takes 2-3 months to complete but can easily be broken into shorter sections. The walking is generally not difficult, although there are occasional rugged sections, steep ascents and descents and more remote stretches with fewer facilities.\nThe route is presented in 57 stages, ranging from 16 to 32km, each featuring clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping, overview statistics and notes on the availability of accommodation, facilities and public transport links. You'll find plenty of helpful advice for planning your walk, plus background information on Welsh history, geology, plants, wildlife and local points of interest. 
Passing through the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks, as well as numerous AONBs and sections of Heritage Coast, the Wales Coast Path takes in seaside resorts, attractive fishing villages, sandy beaches, rocky coves and striking cliff coastline. Highlights include the picturesque Llyn and Gower peninsulas, 13th-century 'Iron Ring' castles and frequent opportunities for wildlife spotting. The route can be linked with Offa's Dyke Path National Trail (covered in a separate Cicerone guide) to complete a full circuit of Wales.

Walking the Wales Coast Path: Llwybr Arfordir Cymru

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Cicerone Press

Guidebook to Corsica's GR20, one of Europe's classic treks. The most challenging of the GR long-distance routes, the trail crosses remote mountain terrain and involves plenty of hands-on scrambling. Includes information about accommodation, refreshments, and facilities and a separate booklet showing the entire route on IGN 1:25,000 maps.

Trekking the GR20 Corsica: The High Level Route: Guidebook and map booklet

Hiking & Camping

<div>The South West Coast Path (SWCP) is Britain's longest waymarked trail, measuring a staggering 630 miles (1015km), from Minehead on the Somerset coast right round Devon and Cornwall and back to Poole harbour in Dorset. Although the route is long, it is described step-by-step here and should be accessible for any well-prepared backpacker, with days varying from fairly easy to difficult and always dependent on the weather conditions, which can make clifftop walking dangerous.This epic route takes in Exmoor National Park, several designated Areas of Outstanding National Beauty and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. No other stretch of coastline compares for scenic splendour, historical sites, and availability of refreshments, accommodation, and public transport, making it easy to split the SWCP into week or weekend-long sections. Written by prolific outdoor writer Paddy Dillon, this guide provides a wealth of detailed knowledge to help tackle this immense route with confidence, with lots of information for planning a trek, including public transport links, accommodation, and facilities along the way. Also described is the 17-mile South Dorset Ridgeway, from West Bexington to Osmington Mills, which can be used as a scenic way to shave 42 miles off the total distance.</div>

Walking the South West Coast Path: National Trail From Minehead to South Haven Point (UK long-distance trails series)

Guide to 45 varied hikes on Tenerife: 40 day hikes--including ascents of El Teide, Spain's highest mountain--and the 5 Tenerife stages of the long-distance GR131. Routes range from 3.5km to 29.5km and showcase the island's diverse landscapes, from coast to mountains, from lava fields to laurisilva 'cloud forests.'

Walking on Tenerife: 45 walks including El Teide and GR 131

Walking the Pennine Way: NATIONAL TRAIL – From Edale to Kirk Yetholm

Newly revised and updated. Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea They sweep down to the sea, they rise in huge heathery humps, surrounded by farmlands divided into tiny, stone-walled fields. Explore the Mournes in the company of walking expert Paddy Dillon, taking in rugged coast, high mountains and forest parks. Follow the mighty Mourne Wall on its meanderings and visit the quiet corners where the history, heritage, wildlife and stillness of the area can be enjoyed. THE WALKS Covers all parts of the Mournes - the High and Low Mournes as well as the Kingdom of Mourne; the Silent Valley circuit; the Mourne Coastal Path; the old smuggling route of the Brandy Pad; Warrenpoint and Rostrevor; the complete Mounre Wall circuit; the Mourne Trail section of the Ulster Way in four parts from Newry to Clough; Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks; as well as lesser-known outlying trails such as the Castlwellan Loanans.

The Mournes Walks (O'Brien Walks)

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