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'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
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There s no better way to discover the diversity of a region than on foot. Treks to far-flung regions of the world have become a thing of nothing for people today but how many have spent time discovering the natural treasures of their own country? Helen Fairbairn has personally walked the best routes within Northern Ireland and her selection of walks from rugged mountain peaks to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging hill walks to shorter woodland and waterside excursions has something for everyone. Every part of Northern Ireland is covered, from the mountains of Mourne to the Giant s Causeway, from Fermanagh s lake district to the rolling Sperrins. Each route is illustrated with a clear sketch map and descriptions include detailed access information; the distance, time, ascent of walk, map reference and start and finish locations are also outlined. Factual and historical points of interest are interspersed with route details giving the reader a more informative overview of an area (Kebble Nature Reserve has the largest seabird colony in Ireland). This is the most comprehensive walking guide to Northern Ireland published for some time. A compact region with huge scenic variety, the province is ideal for walking yet has been largely overlooked. Using the author s enthusiasm and knowledge of Northern Ireland this authoritative guide aims to change many people s walking habits.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book only gets three stars for highlighting Northern Ireland as a great place to walk - which it is. However, the synopsis talks about the authors enthusiasm which, for the life of me, I couldn't see in fact the book came across quite dry. A typical walking book that seems to be published these days - turn this way, turn that...
No mention of the history of a place or indeed of any points of interest. Some of the walks the author mentions I have personally walked and she seems to have cut some of them short for example, she refers to the North Down Coastal Path as 12.5 miles - it's actually some 16 miles long and runs from Portavoe to Holywood and not Groomsport to Holywood as she suggests - the walk between Portavoe and Groomsport is actually one of the highlights of the entire stretch. She also starts the Lagan Towpath at Stranmillis when in fact it starts at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast City Centre a few miles back.
All in all good to see a book written on walking in Northern Ireland but could have been better.
No mention of the history of a place or indeed of any points of interest. Some of the walks the author mentions I have personally walked and she seems to have cut some of them short for example, she refers to the North Down Coastal Path as 12.5 miles - it's actually some 16 miles long and runs from Portavoe to Holywood and not Groomsport to Holywood as she suggests - the walk between Portavoe and Groomsport is actually one of the highlights of the entire stretch. She also starts the Lagan Towpath at Stranmillis when in fact it starts at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast City Centre a few miles back.
All in all good to see a book written on walking in Northern Ireland but could have been better.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This guide is helpful when exploring Northern Ireland on foot. We tried 5 of the walks, and some were confusing at times. The guide is rather old fashioned by current standards, but we couldn't find much else on sale.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book covers a range of walks in different areas of Northern Ireland, from easy to difficult walks. It includes a few in the Mournes but it's nice to include mountains, parks and coastal areas in other parts of the country too. These include the Sperrins, Antrim hills, Lecale way etc. Easy to follow so I'd highly recommend it.
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