In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Glendalough. John G. O'Dwyer has walked - or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled - the pilgrim trails of Ireland, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk description has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. The paths are varied and suited to a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers. In each route the author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way.

About the Author

John G. O'Dwyer is a travel consultant and a regular contributor to The Irish Times. A keen hillwalker and rock climber, he founded the Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers Club and has almost thirty years' experience of leading hillwalking and mountain-climbing groups in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Africa.

Reviews

"The author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way."

"This one has earned its place in the rucksack."

"A great addition to the seasoned hillwalker's library."

"Beautifully produced with fine photographs and clear, if rather basic, maps."

"Even in familiar surroundings O'Dwyer's prose seems fresh ... for those who are prepared to acknowledge a rationale beyond just visiting summits, this may well end up being considered to be a bit of a minor classic."

"Excellent."

"Attractive little guide."

"This book acts as the perfect satnav. It leads you along your chosen path."

Book Information
ISBN 9781848893153
Author John G. O'Dwyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint The Collins Press
Publisher Gill
Weight(grams) 251g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 13mm