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Walking in the Burren

The Burren Walking Lodge is the perfect base for a walking holiday on the West Coast of Ireland. Whether it is serious hillwalking or a peaceful stroll through glorious Irish country side, the Burren, with its huge variety of walks is truly the best way to experience the beauty of Co. Clare. 

The West of Ireland and Shannon Region boast some of the best walks in Ireland. A network of quiet country roads and lanes, forest paths and mountain trails will take you to the heart of the beautiful, rural countryside of Ireland. For serious walkers, there are many well organised walks in the loveliest areas, which are clearly signposted at all junctions with standard way-markers. Eleven of Irelands national, long-distance walking trails traverse the Region's most interesting scenery.

The Burren is the jewel in the crown, a limestone area has many unusual features that make it unique in Europe. Its geology, flora, caves, archaeology and history set it apart as a place of great mystery and beauty. In a 100 square mile area, there are sparkling rivers, brooding castles, tranquil lakes, towering cliffs, lush green valleys, barren rock mountains, green road walks - and everywhere relics of Irelands ancient civilisation - dolmens, stone arches, round towers, ancient churches, high crosses, crannogs, tombs, great houses, monasteries and holy wells. Though it has a wonderful sense of remoteness, it teems with life and is probably most famous for its plant life which defies all of nature's conventional rules. The best way to get to know the Burren is to walk the Burren Way or part of its 26 mile (42 kilometre) signposted walk between Liscannor and Ballyvaughan.

Useful Links:

Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club

Hylands Burren Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, tel +353 (0) 65 7077037, fax +353 (0) 65 7077131
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