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Carrauntoohil and MacGillycuddy's Reeks: A Walking Guide to Ireland's Highest Mountains
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Product Description
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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #253201 in Books
- Published on: 2006-11-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 142 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
'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
About the Author
JIM RYAN is a civil engineer living in Cork. A regular mountain walker in Ireland and abroad, he has a particular interest in geology and claims his spiritual home is on the Reeks of Kerry. His first book, Aconcagua The Highest Trek in the World was published by Cicerone in 2004.
