The Burren & the Aran Islands: A Walking Guide - Couverture souple

Kirby, Tony

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905172974 ISBN 13 : 9781905172979

Editeur : Collins Pr, 2009

Synopsis

The Burren and the Aran Islands A guide to some of the best walking routes in the region, with lucid descriptions and additional information to enhance the walkers' enjoyment and appreciation of the place. Each route, prefaced with a quick-reference summary, is illustrated with a clear sketch map. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Burren and the Aran Islands, with their unique combination of flora, fauna and landscape, are explored by large numbers of walkers annually. This is a guide to some of the best walking routes in the region, with lucid descriptions and additional information to enhance the walkers enjoyment and appreciation of the place. From the rugged interior to spectacular coastal scenery, from challenging upland walks to shorter road and waterside excursions, this selection has something for everyone. Every part of the region is covered. Walks vary from two-hour strolls to the longer Burren Way, a six-hour walk from Lisdoonvarna to Ballyvaughan. The author has put his considerable experience and detailed knowledge of the area to great use in putting together an easy-to-use guide that introduces the best of this region for locals and visitors alike. 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 geology, flora and fauna, history, archaeology and folklore.

Biographie de l'auteur :

TONY KIRBY, from Limerick, worked in Italy and Dublin before leaving the public sector in 2003 to start a new life in County Clare. He is now is a fulltime walking guide and heritage consultant based in the Burren. Tony lives in Caherblonick, near Kilnaboy with his wife and young son.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Collins Pr
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1905172974
• ISBN 13: 9781905172979
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128