The Dingle, Iveragh and Beara peninsulas dominate the spectacular landscape of southwest Ireland. Their rugged peaks, dramatic ridges, captivating valleys, glittering lakes and stunning Atlantic coastline form a treasure chest of walking options. This guide describes exhilarating walks in each peninsula, accompanied by the author's photographs and specially drawn maps. These walks provide a range of options, both for those familiar with the region and for first-time visitors. This region attracts thousands of walkers annually and, since most routes are not signposted or waymarked, an up-to-date guidebook is essential. The walk descriptions also include material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology and place names of the area.

About the Author

Adrian Hendroff, a qualified Mountain Leader, is a photographer and writer on Ireland's mountains. He has explored the mountains of Ireland since 1999, and is one of the few to have ascended all 268 of its summits over 600 m. His articles have featured in The Irish Times Go supplement and magazines such as TGO and Irish Mountain Log. He has also walked in the mountain ranges of Scotland, Wales, England, Romania, Iceland, and the Alps and the Dolomites, but he thinks of the Irish mountains as home. His previous book From High Places: A Journey Through Ireland's Great Mountains was published in 2010.

Reviews

'A fabulous addition to any hiker's library'

* RTE Guide *

'This book is stunningly illustrated with his own photographs and ever grid reference is given, so that you couldn't go the wrong way, even if you tried.'

-- Dan MacCarthy * Irish Examiner *

'A literary, informative, uplifting guide to walks in south west Ireland'

* Irish Examiner *



Book Information
ISBN 9781848891036
Author Adrian Hendroff
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint The Collins Press
Publisher Gill
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 15mm