Even though a visit to ireland is on my bucket list. Your pocket guide to scenic walks along the coast to treks in the mourne mountains. Should you wish to walk the section between the sse area and holywood, continue to follow the sydenham road until reaching a large roundabout. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. Splendid waterfalls can be visited while walking through the glenariff forest park.
The ulster way is a looped walk around ulster, however for the ireland way you just walk the western and northern sections. It was founded in the 1970s by wilfrid merydith capper, who was inspired by tom stephensons pennine way. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Several books have been published as a guide to walking the route.
A journal and guide paperback september 1, 1992 by alan warner author. Dermot pens inspirational book in late wifes memory. In the second blog in the ulster way highlights series we move west from the mournes to explore the spectacular sliabh beagh way, as it meanders through the valleys of co. The route was relaunched in 2009 by the department of the environment northern ireland most of the trail lies within northern ireland, the remainder being in the republic of ireland. I am planning on spending about a week in northern ireland walking the ulster way at the end of this month. Walking the 1,000km of the ulster way this castlereagh man is taking every step in memory of his beloved wife.
The beara way, incorporating part of the beara breifne way based on the march of o sullivan beare in 1603. The ulster way, paddy dillon, the obrien press, 1999, isbn 0862785898. Ldwa long distance paths ulster way antrim, armagh, belfast, down. The bearabreifne way cycle trail is not fully way marked. All of the irish national waymarked trails are listed below including quality sections of the ulster way. With a wide range of walks to suit all ages and abilities you are sure to find the perfect guided walk. When dermot lost jacqui, his wife and soul mate of 35 years to ovarian cancer in 2015, he was totally devastated. It is made up of a series of quality sections which are joined together with link sections. The ulster way is a route essentially encircling northern ireland with small sections in the republic. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to tyrone and fermanagh. A true testimony to a strong woman and a man who learnt how to adjust to a new lifestyle without the love of his life, whilst benefiting a very worthwhile charity. Walking the ulster way, alan warner, appletree press, 1989, isbn 0862812275. Beyond belfast, by will ferguson the globe and mail. Find out more information on their facebook page or website.
Tom youngs, every day book, angels and demons, book summaries, best selling books, book recommendations, audio books, spirituality, walking. It was time for a complete and detailed guidebook to the route, which measures an immense 1070 kilometres 665 miles. Offbeat, charming, and filled with humour and insight, beyond belfast is the story of one mans misguided attempt at walking the ulster way, the longest waymarked trail in the british isles. Instead, buy this book, take off your shoes and socks, sit down by a warm fire, pour yourself a glass of whisky, and walk with will ferguson, step by vicarious step. National waymarked trails the ireland walking guide. Tower houses, castles and ancient monuments are dotted throughout its landscape and a wealth of wildlife can be discovered along the contrasting shores of strangford lough and the irish sea. A network of fortyfour national waymarked trails currently exist in ireland, many of which would require more than one day of walking to complete. When the obrien press and northern ireland tourist board were discussing. I live in nyc but have been to ireland on several occasions and find it.
The ulster way is a series of walking routes which encircle the irish province of ulster. The ireland way is a walking and cycling trail 1,000km long and goes the full length of the island of ireland. The ulster way does not have an official cycle route, however most of the trail is on road. The book is both an enduring eternal love story and a documentary of dermots journey both through the ulster way but also through painful emotions laid bare. Buy walking the ulster way 2nd revised edition by alan warner isbn. Seven steps from snowdon to everest by some guy called mark horrell it was ths book that led me to the blog and that in itself is always an interesting read. Having followed dermots camino walk on facebook i was looking forward to this book and it did not. The next walk in the ulster way series will take place on saturday 28th may. After 5 weeks walking i returned to my starting point of. Walking the ulster way with my angels and demons 2017 by breen, dermot isbn. To date, no one has cycled the entire route on the cycle trail.
Its a journey that takes will ferguson through the small towns and halfforgotten villages of northern ireland, along rugged coastlines and across barren moorland heights, past. You cannot cycle the walking route on the bearabreifne way due to hundreds of stiles, farmland with cattle and unsuitable terrain. My girlfriend wanted to do it before she left but never got there. Join castlerock walkfest as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary next saturday 7th september. The route was relaunched in 2009 by the department of the environment northern ireland. The ulster way route choose a section on the map for more info. The beara way is an stunning long distance walking trail in counties cork and kerry, ireland at approximately 184 km 114 miles long. The globe and mail travel at times can be no laughing matter. The ireland way the ireland way 1,000km hiking trail. This is travel book in which he takes the reader along with him as he walks the ulster way in northern ireland. Tyrone and fermanagh ireland travel guide rough guides. This is the third and final book in the authors pilgrim trilogy. The ulster way a long distance walking route in northern ireland.
This certificate was designed by illustrator jan cichos and depicts four swans representing the children of lir as well as the coastline of northern ireland where you will end your journey. Buy the complete ulster way obrien walks by paddy dillon isbn. Buy walking the ulster way 2nd revised edition by warner, alan isbn. Walking the ulster way with my angels and demons 2017. Walking the ulster way ireland lonely planet forum. The walking route officially begins and ends in the picturesque town of glengarriff, co. Lecale way extends from the heart of downpatrick, taking in strangford lough and finishing in the seaside resort of newcastle. Patricks way is rich in history and is full of celtic mythology and legends.
Station, here you can get the train onwards to holywood where the north down coastal path quality section of the ulster way begins. This castlereagh man is walking the entire ulster way in. All out of date maps should be ignored so you do not walk unnecessary miles, risk. The longest of these is the 625 mile 1,000 km ulster way. Ulster rambles fourteen great walks on the ulster way by peter wright and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the complete ulster way o brien walks by dillon, paddy isbn. The ulster way a long distance walking route in northern. With a vast array of forest parks, coastal paths, mountains, beaches and much more northern ireland is home to many beautiful regions for walking, all with their own unique appeal. Walking the ulster way with my angels and demons was a heartrending yet inspirational account of the k walk that he completed in the months following the loss of his beloved wife jacqui from ovarian cancer. In late 2009 the ulster way was relaunched, promoting only the 400 miles of the quality sections. Cork but you can join the trail at any number of points along its length as it skirts the coastline following alongside the scenic wild atlantic way route.
This book is the story of a guy who walked the ulster way shortly after the passing of his wife. The ulster way is a 625 mile km circular long distance walking route, one of the longest in the united kingdom and ireland. Hd version starting wed 17th june, i walked the entire ulster way. This certificate was designed by illustrator jan cichos and depicts four swans representing the children of lir as well as the coastline of northern ireland where. An omagh native has penned an inspirational book about his 1,000 kilometre 650 miles walk of the ulster way in memory of his wife. Instead, buy this book, take off your shoes and socks, sit down by a warm fire, pour yourself a glass of whisky, and walk. Stage 5 of the the ulster way from downpatrick to newcastle, also known as the the lecale way is a moderate 4 day 74 km walking route in county down, northern ireland.
The ireland way certificate can be collected at the end of your journey in ballycastle at the visitor information centre. And most big book shops should have a variety of walking books. Dermot breen dubbed his challenge k4j in recognition of his late wife, jacqui who died from ovarian cancer in january 2015. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to walk the ulster way.
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