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Burren National Park, The Burren

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Witness the natural wonder of Burren National Park, an area that is both rocky and fertile. "Burren" comes from an Irish word meaning "a rocky place," which fits because the area is full of exposed limestone. You can tour the karst hills of the region, which are rich in historic and archeological sites, including several megalithic tombs, portal dolmens, and the nearby Corcomroe Abbey. Leave time to visit the 1,500 hectare (3,707 acre) national park, located in the southeastern corner of the region. To visit Burren National Park on your trip to Corofin, use our Corofin visit planning site .
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  • By Moppa2015
    We visited the Burren National Park on our way home from the Cliffs of Moher. We had a very difficult time finding it and got lost on the way because our GPS kept sending us in circles and this place ...  more »
  • By MikeBirdman
    Is well worth visiting. We stopped first at the prehistoric site Dolmen which is free with good signage. Then went on a 5 Km walk round a small part of the Burren way. Really lovely. Lots of walking o...  more »
  • By philippejouen
    After the cliffs of Moher direction stony Burren.region, eroded limestone. It is a karstic plateau of crevices, cracks with little vegetation. There are the expensive blue gentian in our Alps. This amazing geological region is to discover on a hike.
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  • By Mark Monaghan
    It's a nice place for a hike and a picnic. Guided tours are interesting. Getting there is difficult as the roads have not been updated... ever. You will meet buses on narrow lanes and have to deal with that. So add at least 30 minutes to the travel time your satnav suggests.
  • By Sara Chirvasuta
    BURREN, IRELAND : Nobody brought up this place when we said we were driving around Ireland. It was a breathtaking drive all around this area. And we would stumble upon the cutest villages with brightly colored buildings. It was awesome. And PLENTY of bed and breakfasts to just wing it.
  • By Katherine McCormick
    Went on a free guided walk along the Yellow Trail in the Burren. Our guide was affable and knowledgeable- an amazing way to see and learn about the Burren. Look to the National Park website for upcoming walks ☺️
  • By Guido Be
    Nice trails you can walk and get an impression of the history. The centre is very helpful. The tracks are marked very good.
  • By Hoang Chi Mai
    It is great place for a hiking. Amazing scene, beautiful lake. We visited on a sunny day, after 3 hours hiking then relax and enjoyed in the lake. We will come back for longer hiking track.
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Best things to do in The Burren

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Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Ballyvaughan
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Aillwee Cave
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Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark
The Burren
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Trails
Clare Coastal Walk Project
Doolin
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Fanore
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Ballyvaughan Wood Loop
Ballyvaughan
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Caherconnell Stone Fort
Caherconnell
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Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses
Kilfenora
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Poulawack Cairn
Ballyvaughan
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Hidden Gems
Doolin Pitch & Putt
Doolin
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Caher Bridge Garden
Ballyvaughan
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The Farmyard
Corofin
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Doolin Cliff Walk
Doolin
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Heart of Burren Walks
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Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
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Kid Friendly Attractions
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Fanore Beach
Fanore
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Beauty Of The Burren Walks
Doolin
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