Brown Lines

Brown Lines What are the ‘brown lines’ on maps by EastWest Mapping? We use three line symbols for boundaries/ linear features on our maps ~ in green, black & brown.…

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School & Mass Paths

We are all encouraged to walk & cycle more now as a means of local transport. Cycle lanes and Greenways are built at some cost to encourage sustainable local transport.…

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Granite Tors

Granite Tors The Dublin Hills may be modest in height and terrain but they sport a few dramatic outcrops of rock. Granite tors as in the photo here can be…

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Rescuing Sheep

If you wander the hills, farmland or forest at all, you must eventually come across farm animals that are in a spot of bother. You could walk past thinking someone…

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Art O’Neill Challenge 2023

The now annual Art O’Neill Challenge takes place this January 13th. A challenge event journeying overnight from Dublin Castle to Glenmalure and commemorating the escape & flight of Art &…

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EastWest Mapping Website

A quick and reliable way to get your maps is through our website at www.eastwestmapping.ie We’ve needed to add an extra security step recently due to a spambot attack that…

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German War Cemetery

The German War Cemetery is located in an old quarry near the Glencree Centre at the top of the Glencree valley in Co.Wicklow. If you’re passing by, it’s well worth…

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Wild & Wet

The past weekend brought stormy weather with wild winds and soaking rain to many Irish hills. This photo here is courtesy of Ambrose in Hike & Climb.ie, who was instructing…

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