Visiting the region
There is so much to see in terms of archaeology, plants, wildlife and culture. The Burren is alive. This section may give you some ideas.
Towns & Villages
There are numerous towns and villages in the Burren area each with their unique attractions and attributes.
The Burren’s beautiful towns and villages
Monuments
The Burren has more archaeology than anywhere else in the country to visit.
Local archaeological monuments
Nature
The Burren is a rich landscape of biodiversity to experience
Discover the local biodiversity
Suggested Itineraries
Here are some suggested itineraries to get the most out of the above.
Visitor Conservation – What can you do?
The Burren is such a special place, all of us play a role it helping thrive into the future. What can you do?
Get involved and help the Burren
Resources for Visiting
View our different short mini guides to the Burren here in:
Fieldguides
We have a complete set of fieldguides and use them as a teaching tool in your classroom. These are for sale for €10 + postage by ringing 091 638096.
Burren Insight Magazines
Between 2009-2014, Burrenbeo Trust produce a magazine called Burren Insight. This high quality glossy annual magazine was a great insight into stories, research and events from the Burren. These can bought directly from the office (091 638096) for €8 + postage or can be viewed as pdfs here:
- Burren Insight 2009
- Burren Insight 2010
- Burren Insight 2011
- Burren Insight 2012
- Burren Insight 2013
- Burren Insight 2014
Images of the Fertile Rock CD ROM
Interested in learning more about the heritage of the region? Well, Burrenbeo have compiled a series of images on Fertile Burren Rock. If you would like to pick up a copy call 091 638096. This is €10 + postage.
Map of the Burren
Burrenbeo Trust put together a tear away map of the region that includes all the free nature sites, monuments, walks and views. You can view it here. Or pick up a copy in our office. You can buy a series of 50 of them for your business for €20 + postage by calling 091 638096.
Finally, why not support local businesses that support our charity:
FULL LIST OF BURREN BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT US | |
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Gold Business Friend | |
Abbey Ireland and UK | abbey.ie |
Burren Geopark | www.burrengeopark.ie |
Burren Perfumery | www.burrenperfumery.com |
Burren Programme | burrenprogramme.com |
Gregans Castle Hotel | www.gregans.ie |
Inis Ecology | https://www.inisenvironmentalservices.com/ |
Lahinch Family Medical Centre, Dr John Duncan | NA |
OBI Wealth Management Ltd | http://www.obiwealth.ie/ |
Silver Business Friend | |
Irish Natural Stone | www.irishnaturalstone.com |
Minihane's of Gort Supervalu | Gort Supervalu |
Scales Coaches | www.scalescoaches.com |
Siar Cafe | |
Sleepzone Hostel Burren | www.sleepzone.ie |
Business Friend | |
Aillwee Caves | www.aillweecave.ie |
Airmid Natural Irish Skincare | https://www.airmidsoap.com/ |
Anam Coffee | www.anamcoffee.ie |
Ballyvaughan Fanore walking club | http://www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com/ |
Bold Web Story Designs | https://www.boldwebstory.ie/ |
Burren College of Art | www.burrencollege.ie |
Burren Court Holiday Homes | https://burrencourt.com/ |
Burren Outdoor Education Centre | https://burrenoec.com/ |
Burren Vets | burrenvets.ie |
Burren Yoga Retreats | www.burrenyoga.com |
Caherconnell Stone Fort | caherconnell.com |
Crimmins Howard Solicitors | www.crimminshoward.ie |
Coole Park Tearooms | Coole Park Tearooms Facebook page |
Doolin Ferry | https://doolinferry.com/ |
Feel the Burren | http://www.feeltheburren.ie/ |
Fiddle and Bow Collection Hotel | https://www.fiddleandbow.ie/ |
Fitzpatricks Supervalu Ennistymon | Facebook page |
Gaia Talent | https://gaiatalent.com/ |
Green's Bar | https://www.greensofkinvara.com/ |
Hanne T. Fisker Photography & Hanne's Cottage | www.htfisker.com http://www.hannescottage.com/ |
Hazelwood Lodge | www.hazelwoodlodge.ie |
Healing Harvest | www.healingharvest.ie |
Hotel Doolin | https://www.hoteldoolin.ie/ |
Hylands Burren Hotel, Ballyvaughan | https://www.hylandsburren.com/ |
Kinvara Guesthouse | kinvaraguesthouse.ie |
MK Burren Photography | Facebook page |
Mount Vernon | www.mountvernon.ie |
Ocean's Edge B&B | Website link |
Lally Tours | www.lallytours.com/en |
Leave No Trace Ireland | Website link |
Private Tours Ireland | www.privatetoursireland.com |
Slieve Elva B&B | https://slieveelva.com/ |
Station House Bed and Breakfast | Website link |
St. Tola Irish Goats Cheese | http://www.st-tola.ie/ |
Sunny Meadow Farm | Facebook page |
The Burren Centre | www.theburrencentre.ie |
The Burren Farm Experience | http://www.burrenfarmexperience.ie/ |
The Clare Jam Company | https://www.theclarejamcompany.com/ |
The Tourism Space | The Tourism Space |
Wild Honey Inn | www.wildhoneyinn.com |