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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Tony O'Rahilly
Lisbon, Portugal10 contributions
Nov 2022
Beautiful spot and well worth a hike up Mullaghmore. Trails well marked. Lots to see here and you might not even make it to the Cliffs!
Written 22 November 2022
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KakiBW
Ellicott City, MD493 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. It is much more stunning and interesting than the pictures I had seen. Surprisingly, the flowers growing there were beautiful.
Written 3 September 2022
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Jody M
91 contributions
Aug 2022
We enjoyed the park itself. There are several trails available in varying distances. The park itself though was quite difficult to find. There were occasional road signs but none at critical junctions. We had to go to the park visitor centre and even after getting instructions on where to go, we had trouble finding the trail head we were looking for. Very little parking at the trail head as well.
Written 2 September 2022
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK1,725 contributions
Jul 2022
This National Park is largely a limestone pavement. However it is far from flat with some very significant hills, cliffs and so forth. It is occupied in tiny areas of soil by a wide range of plants
Written 3 August 2022
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Peter W
Swanage, UK296 contributions
Jun 2022
Very interesting. Nice place to visit ,interesting to see all the Stone Crosses preserved. Gift shop was quality.
Written 13 July 2022
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MarinaFollowsTheSun
Berlin, Germany1,853 contributions
Jun 2022
Great landscapes, lots of different wildflowers, amazing seaviews. Great place to go for a hike, highly recommended.
Written 5 June 2022
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Bill K
2 contributions
May 2022
Our Airbnb hosts recommended we make a trip to the Burren. They told us Neil Armstrong had commented during his visit that it was the most like the moon then anyplace he'd been on earth.
Written 30 May 2022
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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 Mór 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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Andre H
Cape Town, South Africa367 contributions
Apr 2022
The Burren definately makes you feel like you on another planet. The Park is about 21km from Ennis .
There are various trails that are open 24hrs & it's free . It's quite a big area so you can choose whether you want to get to the big hill or walk on the flat limestone rocks or get closer to the ocean & see the real contrast between the rocks & the ocean.
This is something different & a must for those who enjoy hikes & nature or even if you just want to see the "strange" rocks & take a picture
There are various trails that are open 24hrs & it's free . It's quite a big area so you can choose whether you want to get to the big hill or walk on the flat limestone rocks or get closer to the ocean & see the real contrast between the rocks & the ocean.
This is something different & a must for those who enjoy hikes & nature or even if you just want to see the "strange" rocks & take a picture
Written 10 May 2022
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Lia M
Province of Munster, Ireland188 contributions
Feb 2022
Beautiful, stunning natural wonder of the world. A must visit. So peaceful and amazing. Great photo opportunities & history. A sight to behold. A drive to Corkscrew Hill close by is a must too.
Written 13 February 2022
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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, Ireland354 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, Ireland659 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.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience The Burren National Park:
- Mullaghmore Private Walk. The Burren, Co Clare. Guided. 2 hours. (From €295.00)
- Dublin:Cliffs of Moher, Kilmacduagh Abbey, Wild Atlantic way and Galway (From €61.03)
- Spiritual walk in the Burren. Clare. Private guided. 4 hours. (From €376.16)
- Cliffs of Moher and Burren Day Trip, Including Dunguaire Castle, Aillwee Cave, and Doolin from Galway (From €45.77)
- 7-Day Great Atlantic Adventure Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin (From €1,724.23)
- Hotels near The Burren National Park:
- (11.89 km) Burren Yoga Retreats
- (14.35 km) Hazelwood Lodge
- (15.21 km) Drumcreehy Country House
- (14.37 km) Cappabhaile House
- (15.00 km) Ballyvaughan Lodge
- Restaurants near The Burren National Park:
- (6.04 km) Bofey Quinns Bar & Restaraunt
- (15.60 km) Monks Ballyvaughan
- (15.50 km) Tea and Garden Rooms
- (15.02 km) The Wild Atlantic Lodge
- (4.92 km) Cassidy's Pub and Restaurant