Eleanor,

I am not a hiker myself so can't give you detailed directions on trails, etc. There are books that you can buy about hiking in Ireland. Otherwise, I suggest stopping by the tourist office in each area you will be in for detailed brochures, maps, etc. on the hiking in the area. You may also want to purchase the very detailed Ordnance Survey Maps, available at the tourist office or shops around Ireland. Having a compass is a must.

Here are some links you should look at about hiking in Ireland so that you can decide on what trails you are interested in:

http://www.simonstewart.ie/

http://www.irishwaymarkedways.ie/homepage.aspx

http://www.mountaineering.ie/index.html

http://www.hejoly.demon.nl/countries/ireland.html

http://homepage.tinet.ie/%7Eburrenhillwalks/index.html

Have a fun trip & I hope you get good weather for you walks. We would enjoy hearing about your trip when you return. Enjoy the wedding!

Michele

Thanks Michele and Bill,

You are both so prompt with your responses. I appreciate the advice. I think the loop walks on the Beara site Bill suggested should work out perfectly.

Thanks again,

Eleanor