In this guide to Ireland, you will find the very best of the country distilled into perfectly planned days. You will also find information on the unmissable hotspots - what to see, how to see them and how to beat the crowds.

Ireland

Travel

Christopher Somerville

Europe

Aa Pub

This book is loaded with photographs and they are beautiful!

The Spirit of Ireland

Barnes&Noble

National Geographic Traveler: Ireland

National Geographic Society

Twelve Literary Walks

Comet

Never Eat Shredded Wheat

Bognor Regis...Aberystwyth...Glasgow...Can you place them on a map? Most people can't, these days. What kind of countryside do you pass through on your way to the Cairngorms, or the Fens, or Northumberland? What's north of the Pennines? And what's it like when you get there? Most folk wouldn't have a clue. Increasing numbers of us don't have a basic geographical notion of these islands. Blame it on a decline in formal geography teaching, or Sat-Nav and other 'A to Z and nothing in between' devices that make us lazy -- we are becoming the best travelled and least well orientated Britons ever seen. Now Christopher Somerville, bestselling author of Coast and many other books of UK exploration, presents the basics of what belongs where, which counties border one another, and what lies beyond the Watford Gap. He reminds us of the watery bits, the lumpy bits and the flat bits, and gets to grips with the smaller islands surrounding Britain -- and much more. Never Eat Shredded Wheat is a reminder of all the fascinating British geography once learned at school - geography that brings our islands vividly to life - geography which we have forgotten, or never even knew.

Hodder Hb

Images Of Rural Britain

Swift Imagery

Collins Where to See Wildlife in Britain and Ireland (Hardback) RRP £26.00

READER\'S DIGEST

Twenty-five walks reveal the myriad treasures lying just beyond London's urban sprawl by one of Britain's most respected travel writers and walking columnists. Full-color photos. Maps.

Walks in the Country Near London

New Holland Publishers

In 25 carefully planned walks, Walks in the Country Near London reveals the myriad treasures that lie just beyond London's urban sprawl. From easy rambles through apple orchards and lush pastures in Kent to more exhilarating rambles along Sharpenhoe Clappers' chalk escarpments in Bedfordshire, there is a walk here for everyone. Full-color photographs capture each area's refreshing rural charms, while clear mapping pinpoints everything from designated trails and stately homes to traditional pubs and cosy tea rooms. With characteristic humor, Christopher Somerville guides readers along hedged, grassy lanes, across open, airy farmland and through some of the finest historic homes, castles and churches that England has to offer. Along the way, he shares fascinating tales about the characters who trod these same paths throughout the centuries - from persecuted Catholic priests making their way to safe houses under the cover of night, to such celebrated figures as Anne Boleyn, John Bunyan, William Blake and Benjamin Disraeli. With a wealth of interesting anecdotes and intriguing information, this is the perfect guide for history buffs and casual walkers alike.

Walks in the Country Near London (IMM Lifestyle Books)

IMM Lifestyle

The magical atmosphere of Ireland has long drawn visitors in search of something special. This spirit is beautifully captured by Christopher Somerville in a unique and evocative personal account of one traveller's experiences. The full breadth of Ireland's history, mythology, society, art and culture is explored through a series of charming cameos as the writer's travels take him on foot from the Glens of Antrim in Ulster to the rugged coastline of Galway, encountering many extraordinary characters and places en route. The compelling text is enhanced throughout by a breathtaking array of specially-commissioned colour photographs that bring to life the rich appeal of this enchanting land, both north and south.

The Spirit of Rural Ireland

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Chris Coe

New Holland Publishers Uk Ltd

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