This guidebook describes the best walking routes in Dublin and Wicklow. From mountain landscape to scenic coastal paths, from woodland trails to challenging hill-walks, there are routes here for everyone.

 

Trips vary from two-hour strolls to eight-hour treks, and are illustrated with sketch maps and colour photographs. This is an area of great scenic variety with countless hidden gems to discover - sheer cliffs, dramatic corries, secluded lakes and charming forests. As well as inspiring you to visit the region's natural attractions, the guide provides a host of practical and background information. Each route is prefaced with a quick-reference summary, and descriptions include detailed access notes and navigational guidance. Points of interest are all highlighted, including local flora, fauna, geology, history and folklore.

 

Walking in Dublin and Wicklow is nothing new - it has long been one of Ireland's most popular outdoor playgrounds. Some routes are established classics, and most lie within an hour of Dublin city. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bag, pull on your boots and go - this guide will show you the way!

• Also by this author: 'Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide'.