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Outdoors The Burren, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Burren National Park

An outdoor spot in The Burren, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: May–June.

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Burren National Park in The Burren, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher
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Why go

Limestone pavement and wildflowers; waymarked trails at Mullaghmore.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Poulnabrone Dolmen, 13 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
The Burren
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
May–June

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Poulnabrone Dolmen

    Neolithic portal tomb on the bare limestone of the Burren.

    Sight · 13 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Wild Honey Inn

    Michelin-starred pub restaurant in Lisdoonvarna with set menus of local produce.

    Food · 18 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Doolin Cave

    Cave tour to the Great Stalactite, one of the longest free-hanging stalactites.

    Sight · 22 km straight-line
  4. 4
    McGann's Pub

    Small pub up the road known for sessions and seafood chowder.

    Drinks · 22 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Doolin Cliff Walk

    Guided or self-led walk from Doolin along the clifftop to the Cliffs of Moher.

    Activity · 23 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Gus O'Connor's Pub

    Fisher Street pub with trad music sessions nightly through the year.

    Drinks · 23 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Burren National Park is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Another curated outdoor spot in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher. See the full Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher run from 8°C in February to 17°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Burren National Park itself, we suggest: May–June.

Modelled monthly averages for Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Burren National Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Church St, Kilvoydan, Corofin, Co. Clare, V95 VX83, Ireland
Coordinates
52.94490, -9.06276
Destination
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Burren National Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Burren National Park?

Plan on about 3 hours at Burren National Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Burren National Park?

Our pick: May–June. Insider tip: Start at the park info point in Corofin.

Is Burren National Park free?

Yes, we list Burren National Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Burren National Park?

Burren National Park is at Church St, Kilvoydan, Corofin, Co. Clare, V95 VX83, Ireland, in The Burren. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Burren National Park?

Burren National Park appears on Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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