Cycling South Leinster : Great Road Routes Paperback / softback
by Turlough O'Brien
Part of the Cycling guides series
Paperback / softback
Description
South Leinster has a surprising variety of terrain, boasting canals, blanket bogs, rolling woodlands, golden beaches and brilliant green pastures interspersed with fields of golden barley.
Quiet roads with excellent surfaces make this beautiful corner of Ireland perfect for exploring by bike, with some great climbs and descents, notably in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, adding exciting challenges.
A journey through this picturesque countryside is also a trip through the ages, with many historical places of interest along the way.
Break your journey with pit stops at round towers, restored mansions with attractive gardens like Emo Court, traditional lighthouses such as Hook Lighthouse, or the graves of great Irish figures like Shackleton and Wolfe Tone.The graded routes suit all abilities, and are each illustrated with a colour map, photos, a gradient graph, and key facts and statistics.
Information is also provided on the many natural landmarks and historical sites en route.
Each trip guarantees a terrific day out for the curious cyclist.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:152 pages
- Publisher:Gill
- Publication Date:29/05/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781848893054
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Information
-
Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:152 pages
- Publisher:Gill
- Publication Date:29/05/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781848893054
