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The Burren

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The Burren gets its name from an anglicized version of the Irish word "Boireann," which translates to "rocky place." Showcasing giant slabs of exposed limestone with little to no soil cover, the landscape provides a sharp contrast to Ireland's lush green fields. Between the jagged angles of rock run small streams and varied fauna fills in the gaps between the stony outcroppings. The mixture of arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine plants all growing in the rocky ground make the Burren a distinctive place to visit. The Burren is in County Clare. Our Ireland trip website allows you to plan your trip to The Burren and a wealth of other destinations big and small.
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Places to visit in The Burren

Ballyvaughan BEST FOR: Nature, Wildlife, Museums
Doolin BEST FOR: Nature, Nightlife, Adventure
Corofin BEST FOR: Nature, Museums
Carran BEST FOR: Shopping, Museums, Historic Sites
Fanore BEST FOR: Beaches, Adventure, Trails
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Burren National Park
Corofin
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Ballyvaughan
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan
3.8
Duration: 1​h
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Doolin Cave
Doolin
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Shopping in The Burren

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Burren Perfumery
Carran
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Irish Crafts - Doolin
Doolin
4.6
Duration: 30​min
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The Burren Smokehouse,
Lisdoonvarna
3.8
Duration: 30​min
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The Clare Jam Company
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 30​min

Trails in The Burren

Clare Coastal Walk Project
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 2​h
Caher Valley Loop
Fanore
5.0
Duration: 2​h
Lough Avalla Farm Looped Walk
Burren National Park
5.0
Duration: 2​h
Ballyvaughan Wood Loop
Ballyvaughan
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Historic Sites in The Burren

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Caherconnell Stone Fort
Caherconnell
3.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses
Kilfenora
4.2
Duration: 2​h
Poulawack Cairn
Ballyvaughan
5.0
Duration: 2​h
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Newtown Castle
Ballyvaughan
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Hidden gems in The Burren

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Doolin Pitch & Putt
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Caher Bridge Garden
Ballyvaughan
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Backwest Adventures
Ballyvaughan
5.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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The Farmyard
Corofin
4.7
Duration: 2​h

Parks in The Burren

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Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark
4.7
Duration: 4​h
Doolin Garden and Nursery
Doolin
4.8
Duration: 2​h
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Doreen Drennan Art Studio, Garden & Lodge.
Lisdoonvarna
5.0
Duration: 30​min
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