The Burren National Park
The Burren National Park
The Burren National Park
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The Burren National Park is a place of great natural beauty. There are various marked trails in the Park that take you through many fascinating and beautiful habitats, such as calcareous grasslands, woodlands and limestone pavement. Entry is free, and a free bus service is available from May-August. Free guided walks may also be arranged during the summer - contact Information Point for details.
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Mönchengladbach, Germany1,044 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We walked the blue route around the mountain.
The landscape and rock formations are really very beautiful and unique. We especially liked the many flowers and herbs that grow in the rock crevices and holes.
The parking is rather small, so it is best to arrive early. Luckily, it's not that crowded yet.
The landscape and rock formations are really very beautiful and unique. We especially liked the many flowers and herbs that grow in the rock crevices and holes.
The parking is rather small, so it is best to arrive early. Luckily, it's not that crowded yet.
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Written 11 August 2024
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain24,191 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The Burren National Park is located in Western Ireland. It is a natural area with very beautiful views and especially with natural rock formations on the ground. It is a place, where you can also see old ruins (Corcomroe Abbey and Caherconnell stone fort), megalithic structures (Paulbrone Dolmen), some local shops (Burren Smokehouse, Burren Gold cheese&taste, Flange shore oysters and Hazel Mountain chocolate). In fact, it is a natural park, where you spend all day by car: doing hikes, visiting some sightseeing points and enjoying the rock formations. Very nice.
(See also The Burren)
(See also The Burren)
Written 30 October 2024
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Darren D
Texas808 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
In our driving tour of Ireland, especially along the west coast, it was an easy decision to visit the park after exploring the Cliffs of Moher. We were lucky to be there on a clear, sunny day, and it was beautiful. We later visited other national parks in Ireland, which were also beautiful yet very different that The Burren.
Written 30 June 2024
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Marian M
105 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
The walk was nice on a good day. We were lucky we got one. I’d recommend you start at the map point where you can see how long each loop takes. We took the red one and it takes a while and is steep. There are lovely scenes around the lakes.
Written 9 August 2020
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MKTBE
Topeka, KS4,159 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We loved the time we spent in The Burren National Park. It was a cloudy, stormy fall day, and we were able to experience the angry Atlantic Ocean crashing against the formidable limestone rock formations. To experience the beauty and majesty of this area was absolutely priceless. I imagine that on a warm sunny day, our experience might be totally different!
Written 29 October 2023
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CAR51
Waldorf, MD64 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The Irish made this hunk of rounded rock into a National Park, it’s not half dome but it’s interesting. We did not have time to do any hiking, but walked around a bit and saw the “ famine walls”, We later learned about the walls being built for no reason , other than Irish pride. The folks were given food and it was their way of payment. We didn’t see any wildlife, nor a visitors center, worth a look if you are near it.
Written 31 May 2024
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nolajackie
New Orleans, LA115 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Really was unsure of what to expect in The Burren. We stopped at the Visitor Center and the staff were extremely helpful. It was a rainy day and our time was limited so the staff recommended the best route, R480, for us to see some of the Burren monuments and geosites. We had a lovely drive and walks to the different sites. I would love to return and spend more time here hiking and exploring.
Written 7 July 2023
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Susan L
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May 2022
We were glad we availed of the free and frequent shuttle bus as the parking area was full when we arrived at the trailhead. The bus service leaves from the Burren National Park info point in Corofin village every half an hour until 5pm. We enjoyed the Blue loop up Mullach MĂłr where we saw gorgeous flowers and a cuckoo! Note there are no facilities in the park but there are toilets in the info point.
Written 14 May 2022
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Athenry72
Athenry, Ireland301 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Went for a hike in the Burren today, heading west out the coast road and the taking a left onto the L1014. We parked on the road side and went up the small stoney by-road to access the hike. Myself and 8 year old daughter. Conditions were lovely, sunny with a bit of a breeze. We hiked to the top in about 45mins. Views were stunning along the way with regular water stops. Rocks were solid underfoot and we both did the climb in runners without issue. It's years since I did this hike and we both really enjoyed. We came down a different route by the famine wall and this was challenging but achievable with a good level of fitness. Stick to a good solid route unless you know the area. Well worth doing for the views over Galway and Clare. Stopped in a local Mace shop for a lovely good value toasted sandwich and ice cream on the way back to Kinvara.
Written 3 August 2020
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Damien N
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Aug 2021 • Couples
The Burren farm loop walk is fantastic but beware the signage is dangerously lacking about 40 mins into the walk. Suddenly there are NO arrows pointing the way. My wife and I panicked for about 20 mins until we spotted a group of people who obviously knew where they were going.
If we hadn't have spotted them we would have been calling out emergency services to come rescue us as we were most definitely lost...
It's no joke and needs urgent upgrade of signage. This is a tough hike and not for those who are unfit/ with mobility issues.
But like I said at the beginning it is a fantastic and beautifully unique walk.
If we hadn't have spotted them we would have been calling out emergency services to come rescue us as we were most definitely lost...
It's no joke and needs urgent upgrade of signage. This is a tough hike and not for those who are unfit/ with mobility issues.
But like I said at the beginning it is a fantastic and beautifully unique walk.
Written 26 August 2021
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Are dogs allowed on to the Burren? On leads of course. Also is there a good campervan site near?
Written 10 September 2019
Yes a great place for dog walking. Not sure about camp sites. There are car parks and places by the past.
Written 11 September 2019
Not at all. It is still light until after 9:00. There are several parking areas to park while hiking. A good 1-2 hour hike along the coast is great!!
Written 22 May 2019
We have one day to visit. Which is more beautiful and the better hike: Black Head loop or Mullaghmore?
Written 29 July 2018
for me it would be mullaghmore , because its more inland there is far more to see - black head loop is a great walk with great views etc ,but theres far more to see inland .
Written 29 July 2018
Friends are doing the 26 k Black Head loop walk. I want a shorter walk so I presume it's easy enough to come off the loop at Ballyvaughan?
Written 25 April 2018
How long does it take to drive through this park - excluding walks and stops?
Written 14 March 2017
Allow several hours. It is a wide expanse including ancient artifacts (poulebrone portal tomb and also ringed forts at Caherconnel) and the road twists and turns through ancient rock. It is actually a UNESCO Geopark. There is a great center in Kilfenora that explains the rock formation and the ancient history of the area. It also has a lovely tearoom. Also see Corcomroe Abbey, the remains of a beautiful, ancient church where dignitaries are still buried today. It is my favorite area in Ireland. See also Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara.
Written 14 March 2017
Is there an entrance fee into the Burren National Park for carload or per person? If not, do they have a donation container? I just want to be prepared. Thanks :)
Written 23 February 2017
There are no fees. A lot of what we did in the Burren was driving around and jumping out to walk around in interesting looking spots.
Written 24 February 2017
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