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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. Take a look at our Ireland trip maker tool to refine the details of your trip to The Burren.
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Top The Burren tours

Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way and Galway tour from Dublin BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $94
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Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $18
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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher cruise. BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $69
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Places to visit in The Burren

Ballyvaughan BEST FOR: Cave, Wildlife Area, History Museum
Doolin BEST FOR: Cave, Nightlife, Water Sport
Corofin BEST FOR: National Park, Specialty Museum
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Popular things to do in The Burren

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Burren National Park
Corofin
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Burren Birds of Prey Centre
Ballyvaughan
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan
3.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Doolin Cave
Doolin
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in The Burren

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

Hidden gems in The Burren

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

Trails in The Burren

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

Historic Sites in The Burren

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

Parks in The Burren

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