Burren Visitor Transport Road

Roads
An extensive road network exists in the Burren region. The spectacular ascent of the aptly named ‘Corkscrew hill’ and the glorious views of the coastal road around Black head are among the highlights. All driving is on the Left Hand Side and a general speed limit of 80km (c. 50 miles)/hour applies on most of the region’s roads.

Care should be taken when driving here as many roads are quite narrow and winding, and with large coaches, cyclists, walkers and the occasional farm animal also sharing these roads, its best to be cautious and keep your eyes fixed firmly on the road.

There are a number of main approach roads to the Burren. The N18 road running south from Galway to Limerick via Gort and Ennis flanks the Burren to the east, and most traffic to the region will divert off of this main road onto the smaller routes that service the Burren.

Most traffic from a line north of Galway-Dublin would divert from the N18 at Kilcolgan, heading west along the N67 through Kinvara, Bell Harbour and Ennistymon. This would be the main route dissecting the Burren, running from the NE to the SW.

Traffic from the south would come through Limerick and onto Ennis via the N18 before turning off onto the N85 for Ennistymon. A few miles west of Ennis there is a turn off (R476) north to Corofin and Kilfenora which lie along the Burren’s southern edge.

Gort would be another possible gateway to the Burren, particularly for traffic from Loughrea, Portumna and other midland locations.

Approximate travel times to the edge of the Burren are as follows:
Dublin: 3.5 hours
Cork: 3 hours
Limerick: 1 hour
Galway: 30min
Ennis: 30min

For more detailed information on travelling by road in Ireland, please see www.aaireland.ie