KEVIN CORCORAN has an intimate knowledge and love of the Irish
landscape. An environmental biologist, he has studied the West of
Ireland both professionally and as a rambler, and lectures on
Ecology and Environmental Studies. Operating a private nature
reserve, he is tirelessly involved in the repair and creation of
natural habitats, for both educational and preservation
purposes.Conscious of the constant degradation of the natural
environment, he is a keen supporter of the Irish Wildlife
Federation and their efforts to purchase and preserve diminishing
habitats. An ardent advocate of sustainable living with the natural
environment, he presently lives as an Eco-dweller and rejects all
forms of mass consumerism. Much of his free time is spent hill
walking, sketching, writing and recording the demise of our natural
environment.
Kevin's books of walks are the result of extensive study of the
areas and their natural habitats, flora and fauna, wildlife. As
well as giving clear instructions and detailed maps, the books are
beautifully illustrated by the author himself.
'Nothing short of superb ... deserves pride of place in the
backpack of all those who enjoy the great outdoors’'
*The Examiner*
'A must for any walking enthusiast’s bookshelves'
*Walking World Ireland*
'If you have a wandering pair of legs, don’t neglect to pack a
Corcoran'
*Belfast Telegraph*
'Liberally illustrated with maps, scenery and wildlife drawn by the
author ... includes some fine walks ... clear and concise style ...
the illustrations are well executed.'
*Kerry's Eye*
'West Cork Walks, West of Ireland Walks and Kerry Walks all combine
beautiful prose, genuinely captivating insights, and thoroughly
reliable facts about the terrain and route of each walk ... O’Brien
Press has shown ... laudable interest in walking, most
*The Irish Times*
‘Nothing short of superb’
*The Examiner*
'This is an attractive book which is just small enough to fit into
an anorak pocket ... Corcoran clearly has a love of this area and
an intimate knowledge of the terrain, both of which come across in
his descriptions of routes.'
*Books Ireland*
'Expert naturalist, Kevin Corcoran, includes beautiful
illustrations of the flora and fauna that will catch your attention
as you set out ... With over 20 walks included in the book there is
something to suit everyone.'
*Irish Farmers’ Monthly*
'easy to read'
*Books Ireland*
'intriguing and useful'
*Books Ireland*
'immensely practical for walkers'
*Books Ireland*
'excellent ... Straightforward'
*Books Ireland*
the magic of this book is in Corcoran’s loving descriptions (and
illustrations) of the local flora and fauna as he guides you along
the various ways … Corcoran’s book contains such history without
ever losing sight of the practicalities of the walks, with each
route featuring a detailed description (including length, time,
terrain and when to walk) before outlining the walk in stages
offering, where possible
*RTE Guide*
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