The Burren National Park
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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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Michael W
Columbia, SC91 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Who knew limestone could be so beautiful? We made a quick stop during our visit to the Cliffs of Moher. Exposed limestone as far as the eye could see. It sounds boring, but you won’t regret stopping here.
Written 15 January 2022
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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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Vivsmom
Grand Rapids, MI134 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
You can see one or two bits for a short visit but there is SO MUCH TO SEE! Don’t sell yourself short. Kant to spend a day here minimum. There are amazing lakes along the road with paths.
thru the brush, the Poulanbrone Tomb is worth a look. There are several sites and things to visit in the Burren. I highly recommend it.
thru the brush, the Poulanbrone Tomb is worth a look. There are several sites and things to visit in the Burren. I highly recommend it.
Written 12 August 2021
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Anita O
52 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Amazing. Beautiful scenery. Lovely trek. Great day. Bring a picnic and water!! My dog came with us too. Fab day all around
Written 28 June 2021
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Juneygogs
Ireland215 contributions
Oct 2020
Very poor signage for walkers. Amazing rock formations but not being familiar with the area we were reluctant to walk too far. Disappointed
Written 7 October 2020
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Moog0_4
Carrigaline, Ireland742 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Absolutely beautiful scenery coupled with different trails you can enjoy. The rock formations and wild flowers are an absolute delight, i found it a very peaceful , stunningly beautiful piece of Clare.
Written 17 September 2020
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tommywelltravelled
Kilkenny, Ireland297 contributions
Aug 2020
This was one of my most enjoyable days walking.
Lough Avalla Farm walk is just beside the Burren national park. It is privately owned.
The walk is superbly signposted along the whole way. It takes one through a unique and varied landscape where little grows naturally except hazel bushes and a bewildering array of wild flowers. A bit of heaven on earth.
Bring strong shoes.
Lough Avalla Farm walk is just beside the Burren national park. It is privately owned.
The walk is superbly signposted along the whole way. It takes one through a unique and varied landscape where little grows naturally except hazel bushes and a bewildering array of wild flowers. A bit of heaven on earth.
Bring strong shoes.
Written 5 September 2020
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ORourkesIreland
Wexford, Ireland33 contributions
Aug 2020
Not easy to find, and parking is very limited. However, website offers great choices for walks and routes are easy to follow when there. Do follow the advice on the website re: ticks. even though we covered up, and only did the white walk (1 hour walk) we still managed to pick up a tick. So cover up and check yourself after visiting so that you don't develop Lyme disease. Other than that, the place is spectacular and we were lucky with the weather. With the choice of walks onsite, it is suitable for all fitness levels.
Written 12 August 2020
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Brendan K
Dublin, Ireland1,162 contributions
Aug 2020
Not the easiest location to find but certainly well worth the effort of taking a hike of any length here. You can make it as simple as a 20 minute walk down the paved roads or a 6 hour hike across rough but well marked trails. On a sunny day its spectacular.
Written 10 August 2020
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Marian M
49 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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Is 3 o clock in the afternoon too late to go see the burren in June
dtesno
Villa Rica, GA136 contributions
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!!
SFtransplant
San Francisco77 contributions
We have one day to visit. Which is more beautiful and the better hike: Black Head loop or Mullaghmore?
Eric D
Fethard, Ireland73 contributions
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 .
blath
Cork, Ireland345 contributions
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?
waughzer2016
Cork, Ireland658 contributions
Absolutely......Enjoy
Mary H
Island of Hawaii, HI12 contributions
How long does it take to drive through this park - excluding walks and stops?
Ellen F
Los Angeles, CA179 contributions
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.
Tina W
Pittsburgh, PA38 contributions
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 :)
MzRs
Boston, MA102 contributions
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.