John G. O’Dwyer’s Irish walks have become famous through his column in The Irish Times. Now his 50 favourite rambles are gathered here in one pocket-sized volume. A must read for anyone interested in Ireland’s hills and mountains, these trails range from easy to moderate walks all around Ireland, taking anywhere from 1.5 to 4.5 hours to complete. Accompanied by detailed maps and beautiful photographs of the stunning Irish landscape, this is an ideal collection for the avid walker.

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

About the author

John G. O’Dwyer is a travel consultant from Thurles, Co. Tipperary who is a regular contributor to The Irish Times. A keen hillwalker and rock climber, he founded the Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers Club and has almost 30 years’ experience leading hillwalking and mountain-climbing groups in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Africa.

John G. O’Dwyer has previously published Wild Stories from the Irish Uplands (2018) and an older edition of 50 Best Irish Walks (2022)

Endorsements

“This is a welcome book that meets the needs of many walkers who are looking for a half-day outing, maybe as an introduction to hillwalking, walks with lovely scenery and places of interest for the curious. This book shows that walking in Ireland, with its varied landscape, can be an exciting journey into the country’s varied history.”

Nicky Hore, Features Editor, Irish Mountain Log