The Burren and the Aran Islands A Walking Guide
written by Tony Kirby of Heart of Burren Walks; published May 2009 by Collins Press.
Tony Kirby has put his considerable experience as a walking guide to great use in compiling an easy-to-use guide, which introduces the best walks in the Burren and the Aran Islands. From the rugged interior to the spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging upland walks to shorter road and waterside walks, this is a guide to some of the best walking routes in the region.
Each route is prefaced with a quick-reference summary and is illustrated with a colour map. Descriptions include detailed access information while points of interest (geology, flora, fauna, history, farming and folklore) are highlighted in order to enhance the walkers’ enjoyment and appreciation of this distinctive landscape.
The book with shipping to Ireland €15.95.
Buy the Book with shipping to Europe €17.95.
Buy the Book with shipping to the Rest of the world €21.95.
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THE BOOK REVIEWED
The Irish Times Catherine Mack; December 2009.
“…a stunning guide book. I can’t think of a more inspiring book to give this Christmas.
Its beautiful illustrations, detailed maps, and superbly informative text will have you leaping over the limestone in search of that much needed new year detox”
Irish Mountain Log John O’Callaghan; Winter 2009.
“In addition to the well-described routes, the author provides the reader/walker with detailed background information on the local flora, fauna and topography of the Burren. which makes the whole experience more interesting and enjoyable”
Escape; September 2009.
“A combination of well laid out maps, exquisite line drawings and some excellent colour photography, covering everything from the dazzling orchids to the Burren specialities of mountain avens and gentians as well as landscape and birdlife, makes this an extremely useful publication – an essential guidebook to exploring a unique part of Ireland”
Books Ireland; September 2009.
“An attractive sturdy book….with informative commentary on wildlife and history.
Sunday Independent; Joe Kennedy June 2009.
“…as an aid to anyone making a trip to the islands and the Burren. What better companion than a pocket-sized handbook hot off the presses!”
One Response to “The Book”
The Burren and Aran Islands, A Walking Guide is a wonderful compact resource, full of all that is needed to bring a walk to life in the area. Highly recommended.
The Burren and Aran Islands, A Walking Guide is a wonderful compact resource, full of all that is needed to bring a walk to life in the area. Highly recommended.