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.
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The above map is the standard type and can be ordered online from http://www.osi.ie/ordering/index.shtml Cost about €7. |
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.
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Discovery Series Maps |
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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 |