Eleven years ago I visited Ireland for the first time and vowed I would return for a more in-depth exploration of its landscape, history, people and culture. At that time I did not even consider that I might enjoy that exploration on foot! I decided to walk three well-known Irish hikes: the Wicklow Way, the Kerry Way and the Dingle Way. Four of us were involved in this adventure: two to walk the entire way (Sarah Allday and me), one to occasionally walk (Frankie Parker) and my mom, June Funk, who traveled independently, meeting us at each B&B to visit and explore the area.
When planning these walks, I used three very helpful websites which listed B&Bs, maps, mileage, etc., everything necessary to arrange this Irish adventure. These sites were: www.wicklowway.com, www.kerryway.com and www.dingleway.com.
The Wicklow Way– County Wicklow / County Carlow, Republic of Ireland
The Kerry Way – County Kerry, Rep. of Ireland
The Dingle Way– County Kerry, Rep. of Ireland
Now available! “Hiketreks: Trekking in Wales and Ireland” – a hardbacked, 158 page,
full-color volume of my hikes in southern Ireland as presented above and of Offa’s
Dyke Path, running the length of the Welsh border with the UK. To purchase, follow
the link: Hiketreks: Happiest when Hiking: Trekking in Ireland and Wales: Wharton,
Kathy: 9781950562404: Amazon.com: Books