Walking around Ireland anybody?

[jamesdevine]

Hi All,

Being that there are so many people here I was wondering if anybody knowns of any books or other resources that document someone walking around Island of Ireland.

Several people have done it in alot of different ways such as by donkey and cart or with a Fridge etc. and put their experience in to writting, but I have been searching for a month now and can't find anything recounting the experence of someone having walked around the Island.

Anything would be of help as even a book title or authors name most stores can search. I am not that worried about when it was done either infact the older the journey the better.

Many Thanks in advance :You_Rock_
James

 

[Nemisis]

Might be worth searching any stuff on Mike Harding he was head of ramblers last I heard and wrote a few articles for trail magazine a few about trips and walks in Ireland
Dave.

 

[Great Pebble]

I did it when I was about 19.....
I would write it up but the mods would pull it after the first afternoon.
A pied, thumbing, the odd bus - It's actually remarkably easy, or was, although we missed the South West out.

 

[jamesdevine]

Now you have just sparked our curiosity.

James

 

[Great Pebble]

3 fellas, 19 years old... use your imagination.

 

[Celt_Ginger]

Check out the magazine "Walking World Ireland" It's got loads of routes and I'm sure it will have books etc advertised in it.

 

[anthonyyy]

I did it when I was about 19.....
I would write it up but the mods would pull it after the first afternoon.
A pied, thumbing, the odd bus - It's actually remarkably easy, or was, although we missed the South West out.

That was a long lone time ago ;P

 

[Great Pebble]

It was indeed...

I was thinking about things are likely to have changed since, very little of it for the better you'll be delighted to hear.

 

[pierre girard]

Hi All,

Being that there are so many people here I was wondering if anybody knowns of any books or other resources that document someone walking around Island of Ireland.

Several people have done it in alot of different ways such as by donkey and cart or with a Fridge etc. and put their experience in to writting, but I have been searching for a month now and can't find anything recounting the experence of someone having walked around the Island.

Anything would be of help as even a book title or authors name most stores can search. I am not that worried about when it was done either infact the older the journey the better.

Many Thanks in advance :You_Rock_
James

James:

If you decide to take a walk - Please drop in on my niece - who lives in County Mayo - and say "hi" for me.

Further thought. Is there anyone on the board from Yorkshire? My niece was going to head up there sometime, on vacation, to try and check out an ancestor's residence in East Ardsly, Yorkshire. Supposed to have been a "great house," which was still there in 1900. Our ancestor left in 1629.

PG

 

[jamesdevine]

I'll drop you a PM Pierre before I set off (summertime).

I imagine alot has changed even since the last time I did some serious walking far of corners of the island(about 3-4years ago).

Anyway off to bash around Glendalough now see you all next week.

James

 

[Topcat02]

I know its not exactly what your after, but I recently finished a great book "Ireland from the Sea".

Excellent book, loads of insights, like the Moorish raiders capturing Irish maidens for use as slaves in Spain!

The book covers lots of Irish history, details of locations in use, and those fallen into disrepair.

Could be a great companion to any other book you choose for your walk.

TC

 

[Kiamyr]

James, have you done the Wicklow Way by any chance?

 

[jamesdevine]

Not in one go but I have done all the sectiosn of this and part of the western and Ultster ways. My aim is to do the Wicklow way this year as part of my prep for Italy in August and Sweden in 07.

I am plannig to do it from Carlow to Dublin as it gets the lowland out of the way first.

James

PS Just back for Glendalough it was beautiful as always and cold but alot of fun.

 

[Kiamyr]

You weren't camping around there were you?

 

[jamesdevine]

First of all I will Ask why you have asked that question not because I have anything to hid but a just curious?

James

 

[Kiamyr]

Oh no reason really Just wondering what it was like for camping etc...I should probably have asked 'Did you camp there'?

 

[anthonyyy]

First of all I will Ask why you have asked that question not because I have anything to hid but a just curious?

James

Because he saw some misspelled graffiti at a campsite perhaps?

 

[jamesdevine]

Probably lol

No we stayed in the Hostel as it was a scout event. Two of our group were there Thrusday do and camped in Glenmalure before hiking Lug on Friday morning. I am hoping to go up there next month again maybe. There are some nice spots for buscrafting.

James

 

[Kiamyr]

Many people camp there - much scope for bushcraft?

 

[rapidboy]

PS Just back for Glendalough it was beautiful as always and cold but alot of fun.

Can you camp at Glendalough James, site or wild camp ?
I have been there a few times and i love it but i just stayed in the car park in my camper van.