Irish Walking Guides

From Dublin’s early history to the present day, this is a gorgeously illustrated timeline of our city, celebrating the drama and the delight, the literati, the folk heroes, and the ordinary citizens who make up our multi-layered past and present.

John G. O’Dwyer’s Irish walks have become famous through his column in The Irish Times.

This latest edition now features two brand-new walks - St Declan's Way North and South!

In this lavishly illustrated guidebook and travelogue, Tom Dredge invites the reader to join him on his own personal Camino as he explores the entire route of the Royal Canal from the River Liffey to the River Shannon.

Great Irish Walks and Hikes is your ultimate guide to exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland on foot.

This beautiful and thoroughly practical book will inspire parents (and guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles) to believe that hiking with children is not only possible but also very enjoyable.

Explore the hidden gems of Ireland with Ireland’s Curious Places, a captivating guide to 100 of the island’s most curious, intriguing and quirky locations.

In 1902, William Bulfin embarked on a cycling tour of Ireland. Rambles in Éirinn is his tribute to a changing Ireland and an insightful exploration of its enduring spirit.

In her brand new book, The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore, Rozanna Purcell showcases 50 new trails, showing off new areas around Ireland from popular hikes to lesser known trails. 

Fall in love with Ireland's dramatic mountains and rugged coastline in 50 unforgettable hikes. 

Clifton Bain now completes his trilogy with this look at the Peatlands of Britain and Ireland. A source of fuel for many generations, they are now a haven for wildlife and plants as well as a storehouse of greenhouse gasses.

Here are over sixty of the greatest one-day walking routes in Ireland, varying from short strolls to full-day treks.

Each of Ireland's pilgrim paths is an ancient tochar ('camino' or causeway) into the world of Celtic spirituality.

Adventure is closer than you think. Ireland’s wild scenery and dramatic landscapes call out for exploration, and this inspirational guide will open your eyes to the huge variety of exhilarating outdoor experiences the country has to offer.

This guidebook will appeal to committed hillwalkers and casual ramblers alike, as well as containing much of interest to anyone who wishes to better understand the age-old interaction between humans and hills.

The Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker’s paradise. The highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland, the Mournes hug the County Down coastline. The Cooley Peninsula - a finger of land in County Louth bounded in the north by the spectacular Carlingford Lough.

Belfast and the surrounding countryside have so much to offer, and are waiting to be explored! Hike through wooded glades and past plunging waterfalls, or stroll through the Titanic Quarter, along with many more trails inspiring the likes of C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia.

Step back in time with this accessible walking guide to the revolutionary history of Dublin. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a born-and-bred Dubliner, follow in the footsteps of the men and women who shaped and witnessed the Irish revolution and see the city as they did.

Following on from their successful Dublin Strolls, the Brackens guide us on charming walks through Cork’s architecture, sharing expert insights and intriguing historical detail along the way. 

Comprehensive, engaging guide, describing author’s experiences & characters he meets, updated with five additional journeys.

With easy-to-follow maps and specially commissioned photographs, this is the first guide to Ireland’s Ancient East.