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Burren National Park, The Burren

4.6
#4 of 15 in Parks in 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 The Burren, use our The Burren visit planning site.
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Tours to Burren National Park

FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way and Galway tour from Dublin
4.8
Duration: 14 hours
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FROM $633 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day West Coast Explorer Small-Group Tour from Dublin
5.0
Duration: 3 days
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FROM $587 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Wild Atlantic Tour with Private Driver
Duration: 12 hours
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Burren National Park reviews

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  • By Juneygogs
    Very poor signage for walkers. Amazing rock formations but not being familiar with the area we were reluctant to walk too far. Disappointed  more »
  • By Moog0_4
    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...  more »
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  • By Brenda Taylor
    You may think, "There's no point driving to just see barren rocks." But you would be wrong! There is such mesmerizing tranquility and beauty here. I love just walking near the lakes and on the rails and hearing the wind and the birds and seeing where people eeked out a life over 5000 years ago. And as you drive there, you get to see that many are still doing just that on quaint and active farms.
  • By Aina the Kitten
    What a wonderful experience this was. The blue loop is not to hard and offers amazing views over the Burren. I was once again stunned by the beauty of Ireland. In warm weather pack enough water, cause you won't find any. High hiking boots are probably no mistake, since the risk to trip is quite high.
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Popular things to do in The Burren

Burren Birds of Prey Centre ©
Wildlife Area
Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Ballyvaughan
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Aillwee Cave ©
Cave
Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan
3.9
Duration: 1 hour
Doolin Cave ©
Cave
Doolin Cave
Doolin
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Burren Perfumery ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Burren Perfumery
Carran
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in The Burren

Doolin Pitch & Putt ©
Golf Course
Doolin Pitch & Putt
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Caher Bridge Garden ©
Garden
Caher Bridge Garden
Ballyvaughan
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Farmyard ©
Farm
The Farmyard
Corofin
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Doolin Garden and Nursery
Garden
Doolin Garden and Nursery
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Trails in The Burren

Clare Coastal Walk Project
Hiking Trail
Clare Coastal Walk Project
Doolin
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Caher Valley Loop ©
Hiking Trail
Caher Valley Loop
Fanore
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Lough Avalla Farm Looped Walk
Hiking Trail
Lough Avalla Farm Looped Walk
Burren National Park
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Ballyvaughan Wood Loop
Hiking Trail
Ballyvaughan Wood Loop
Ballyvaughan
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in The Burren

Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations ©
Historic Site
Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Caherconnell
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses
Religious Site
Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses
Kilfenora
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Poulawack Cairn
Cemetery
Poulawack Cairn
Ballyvaughan
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Carran Medieval Church
Ruin
Carran Medieval Church
Carran
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Nearby attractions in The Burren

Doolin Cliff Walk ©
Walking tour
Doolin Cliff Walk
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre ©
Specialty Museum
Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre
Corofin
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes
Heart of Burren Walks ©
Cultural Tour
Heart of Burren Walks
Carran
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Doolin2Aran Ferries ©
Ferry
Doolin2Aran Ferries
Doolin
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Parks in The Burren

Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark ©
Park
Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
Doreen Drennan Art Studio, Garden & Lodge. ©
Garden
Doreen Drennan Art Studio, Garden & Lodge.
Lisdoonvarna
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes

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