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'Essential reading for anyone planning to climb these Kerry mountains' The Irish Times 'Probably the best walking guide that I've seen' Irish Mountain Log 'Excellent and very welcome addition to the selection of Irish walking guides' Walking World Ireland 'Take this guide book with you if you are heading to Kerry' Verbal magazine
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Over 25,000 walkers visit the Carrauntoohil and Macgillycuddy Reeks region annually and for those not familiar with the area a proper guidebook is essential. After many years of research Jim Ryan has considerable background knowledge and experience of these mountains. For this book he has met and photographed the owners of Carrauntoohil and the Reeks and recorded their history and association with the lands. There is a vivid account of the eviction of a family fifty years ago from their home in the Gap of Dunloe, and how they moved into the Black Valley. Also included is a study of the placenames and the folklore behind them. The geology of the mountains, their structure and fault lines, flora and fauna are also detailed. Most critically, the twenty walks, ranging from easy low-level to strenuous routes, are described in detail and illustrated with fifteen specially-commissioned original colour maps, produced by Ordnance Survey Ireland. In addition, there are nearly two hundred colour photographs. The walk descriptions contain detailed instructions for those not familiar with the area. Each walk is assigned a difficulty rating, its difficulties are spelled out, and there are specific safety instructions, survival tips and escape routes.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was a very useful buy. Arrived quickly without any problems. It's useful to buy an additional large scale map to complement the book as the maps contained in it are rather small if you are going to do the walks. I would certainly recommend this.
Format:Hardcover
This is a great little book. It adds depth and layers of local interest, geology and history to what is already a deeply pleasurable experience i.e. spending a few hours in the Reeks. I've been knocking about these peaks for a few years now and am glad to have found this book to broaden my horizons there and uncover some less well known and less well travelled routes. Thanks. Leave no Trace.
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Format:Hardcover
Well layed out book excellent information for anyone planning a trip hiking up & around Carrauntoohil and MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's Highest Mountains.
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