Northern Ireland by Helen Fairbairn
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.
'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
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905172214 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905172214 |
| Title | Northern Ireland |
| Author | Helen Fairbairn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 2006-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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