Lonely Planet Ireland: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Dublin, Cork, Galway and more (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Ireland. Discover Ireland's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from tapping your feet to trad music in the world-famous pubs of Dublin's Temple Bar; to taking a surf lesson on the sands of Tramore, County Waterford's summer playground; and clambering over the ruins of Dunluce Castle to gawp at its spectacular setting on the Causeway Coast. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's  Ireland  travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Ireland effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of  DublinGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Glendalough to Skellig Islands and Rock of CashelEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Irish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Dublin; Wicklow & Kildare; Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny; Cork; Kerry; Limerick & Tipperary; Clare; Galway; Mayo & Sligo; Donegal; The Midlands; Meath, Lough, Monaghan & Cavan; Belfast; Down & Armagh; Derry & Antrim; Fermanagh & Tyrone Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Ireland. Discover 200 epic bike trips around the world, experienced firsthand by Lonely Planet's team of expert cyclists, to inspire your next adventure on two wheels.Pedal around the world with 50 awesome first-person stories of multi-day bike rides as told by those who love to spin their way through a landscape. With 150 further suggestions of routes and races, from a family-friendly trip along the Loire river to an unforgettable ride in Nepal's Annapurna, and a complete loop around Hawaii, this is the ultimate guide for the cyclist in your life.Inside Epic Bike Trips of the World:50 firsthand accounts of overnight bike trips around the worldA further 150 suggestions of similar cycling escapes to feed your wanderlustChallenge level grading for each route varies from easy to harder and epicStunning photography and illustrated route maps brings each bike excursion to lifeHandy toolkit accompanies every story so you plan when to go, how to get there and what to takeBeautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross MurrayWritten by Lonely Planet and a team of expert contributors including: Ed Pickering, Sarah Pendergrass, Eileen Schwab, Jorja Creighton, Oliver Bridgewood, Mark Watson, Kristina Vackova, Maggie Slepian, and moreFeatured bike trips include: Carretera Austral (Chile), Congo Nile Trail (Rwanda), Paris-Brest-Paris (France), The West Kernow Way (UK), The Pacific Coast (US), Hope 1000 (Switzerland), West Cork's Wild Coast (Ireland), The Munda Biddi (Western Australia), and more See the world from the seat of your bike with this inspiring collection of stories, recommendations and tips to fuel your next cycling adventure. This fascinating book continues the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series and makes the perfect gift for keen cyclists everywhere. Read more