Burren Visitor Info What can you do?

You, as a visitor, have an important role in contributing to the future of the special landscape of the Burren, and the communities that live there. At a very basic level, by reading and adhering to the principles outlined in the Burren code, you will be in a position to make informed and responsible decisions while visiting this beautiful place.

If you would like further information on responsible behaviour in the Burren, please ask about our information brochures and other downloadable material. This way, even before you visit, you will be in a position to appreciate this unique place and ensure that your visit here does not damage the fragile heritage of the region.

Beyond this however, we would hope that your visit here would contribute positively to the local economy, helping local communities to survive and continue their important role in maintaining the heritage of the Burren.

By exercising your discretion in using local providers and purchasing local produce, your visit can have a significant positive impact. Burrenbeo hopes to help in this regard by providing information about local service providers and products of local origin.

By visiting off-season and extending your stay, your experience of the Burren will be enriched, as will the beneficial impact of your visit. One of the biggest problems with the region’s tourism industry is its seasonality, with most visitors arriving during the summer months. This means there is very little full time employment available for local people who are more likely to opt for year-round work in nearby towns and cities.

Likewise, passing through the Burren on a coach tour for an afternoon does no justice to this special place and leaves little income to the communities of the region who host your visit. Why not get to know the place on a more intimate level – take a walk, rent a bike, go for a horse ride – you wont be disappointed as the more you put in to the Burren, the more you will get out of it.

If you would like to support the Burren as a visitor:
 

• be as informed and respectful as possible;
• try to source local products and local providers
• stay a few days longer and explore on foot, bicycle or horseback

Finally we urge you to please support the non-profit work of Burrenbeo by becoming a member of the Burren Trust.

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