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West of Ireland Walks (O'Brien Walks)

West of Ireland Walks (O'Brien Walks)

by KevinCorcoran (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2008

    $12.42

  • Used

    Paperback 2004

    $21.24
Synopsis

New edition of this ever-popular walking guide Explore the counties of Clare, Galway and Mayo in the company of a wildlife expert.

The West of Ireland offers a huge choice of landscape to the walker - mountain peaks, woodland, bogs and lakes, sandy beaches and the strange limestone plateaux of the Burren.

The Walks

Clare: The Cliffs of Moher - The Burren: Sliabh Eilbhe - Blackhead - Abbey Hill

Galway/Connemara: Inishmore, Aran Islands - Casla Bog - Errisbeg Mountains (Roundstone) - Maumturk Mountains - Kylemore Abbey - Killary Harbour

Mayo: Cong - Lough Nadirkmore (Party Mountains) - Tonakeera Point - Crough Patrick.

$12.42

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: 4th Revised edition
 Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: 07 Mar 2008
ISBN 10: 1847170978
ISBN 13: 9781847170972

Media Reviews

'manages the rare feat of being both lyrical and informative'

-- Connacht Tribune and Galway

'detailed'

-- Connacht Tribune and Galway

'a well-written guidebook'

-- Connacht Tribune and Galway City Tribune

'an expert understanding of the Irish countryside'

-- The Examiner * The Irish Examiner *

'An excellent guide, stylishly written.'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *

'Clear and lucid and full of enthusiasm, this is an invitation to don the walking shoes'

-- Sunday Independent

'An excellent guide, stylishly written.'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *

'an expert understanding of the Irish countryside'

-- The Examiner * The Irish Examiner *

'a must for anyone planning on a staycation in the West of Ireland this year'

-- Metro Herald

'your walks will be all the better for it'

-- Evening Echo

'there are many hidden treasures to be discovered by following his guide, much that a casual walker might miss'

-- Evening Echo

'clear, detailed instructions and location maps, with each walk outlined'

-- Evening Echo

'An excellent guide, stylishly written.'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
Author Bio
KEVIN CORCORAN has an intimate knowledge and love of the Irish landscape. An environmental biologist, he has studied the West of Ireland both professionally and as a rambler, and lectures on Ecology and Environmental Studies. Operating a private nature reserve, he is tirelessly involved in the repair and creation of natural habitats, for both educational and preservation purposes. Conscious of the constant degradation of the natural environment, he is a keen supporter of the Irish Wildlife Federation and their efforts to purchase and preserve diminishing habitats. An ardent advocate of sustainable living with the natural environment, he presently lives as an Eco-dweller and rejects all forms of mass consumerism. Much of his free time is spent hill walking, sketching, writing and recording the demise of our natural environment. Kevin's books of walks are the result of extensive study of the areas and their natural habitats, flora and fauna, wildlife. As well as giving clear instructions and detailed maps, the books are beautifully illustrated by the author himself.