Maps

The most suitable maps for hillwalking in Ireland are the Ordnance Survey Discovery Series. They can be obtained from any shop specialising in hillwalking.The present cost is about €7 each. A more expensive laminated version is also available. Scale 1:50 000 where 2cms equals 1km (grid square size).

Both types are shown below with links for ordering online.

 

 

 
Standard Map
Standard Map

 

The above map is the standard type and can be ordered online from http://www.osi.ie/ordering/index.shtml

Cost about €7.

 

 
Laminated Map
Laminated Map

 

The map shown above is is laminated and waterproof. These maps can be ordered online from the following website http://www.aqua3.com/mappages/homemaps.asp cost about £12.

 

Discovery Series Maps
Area
Map Number
Dingle Peninsula
70 &71
Ballyhouras
73
Galtees, Knockmealdowns
74
Comeraghs, Slievenamon
75
The Reeks, Gap of Dunloe, Purple Mountain, Mangerton, Torc, Old Kenmare Road, Molls Gap.
78
The Paps, Caherbarnagh, Crohane, Stoompa, Claragh Mountain, Musheramore.
79
Caherciveen, Waterville.
83
Hungary Hill, Bere Island, Allihies, Dursey
84
Glengarriff, Bantry, Priests Leap, Knockboy, Gougane Barra.
85

 

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