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Walking the Wicklow Way
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- Book Synopsis
- A guidebook to walking the Wicklow Way, Ireland's first long-distance trail, running from the outskirts of Dublin to the village of Clonegal in County Carlow. Spanning 130km (81 miles), the Wicklow Way leads walkers through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, combining forest tracks, open upland, quiet valleys and historic landscapes, with some of Ireland's most atmospheric walking only a short distance from the capital.Suitable for any reasonably fit walker, the Wicklow Way can be completed in around one week and involves moderate, well-graded terrain throughout. The route is described from north to south in 7 stages, each between 9 and 23km (6-14 miles) in length, with optional variants using adjacent trails for those wishing to adapt the walk. Along the way, walkers pass iconic locations including Glendalough and the ruins of its early medieval Monastic City, as well as the scenic military road where Huntington Castle can be visited.7 clearly defined stages covering the Wicklow Way from Dublin to Clonegal, with distances, terrain notes and practical detail for each dayStep-by-step route descriptions supported by 1:50,000 mapping for the Wicklow Way, helping you follow the trail confidently on the groundDownloadable GPX files for the Wicklow Way, compatible with GPS devices and smartphone navigation appsDetailed listings of accommodation, refreshments and public transport along the Wicklow Way to help with day-to-day planningOptional route variants following adjacent trails, allowing you to tailor your Wicklow Way itineraryPractical advice on planning and preparation, including when to go and what to expect on Ireland's first long-distance walkPlan your Wicklow Way adventure with confidence with this definitive guidebook.
- About The Author
- Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 100 guidebooks to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy uses a tablet computer to write as he walks. His descriptions are therefore precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. Paddy is an indefatigable long-distance walker who has walked all of Britain's National Trails and several European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, China, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. www.paddydillon.co.uk
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786310507
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (12 April 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 120
- Weight
- 140 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 172 x 7.5 mm
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