Get the app

Sight The Burren, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Poulnabrone Dolmen

A sight in The Burren, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Early morning.

Open in Google Maps Apple Maps
Poulnabrone Dolmen in The Burren, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher
Photo: marabout ski · Google

Why go

Neolithic portal tomb on the bare limestone of the Burren.

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 Wild Honey Inn, 11 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
The Burren
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Wild Honey Inn

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

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Burren National Park

    Limestone pavement and wildflowers; waymarked trails at Mullaghmore.

    Outdoors · 13 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Doolin Cave

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

    Sight · 14 km straight-line
  4. 4
    McGann's Pub

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

    Drinks · 16 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gus O'Connor's Pub

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

    Drinks · 17 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Doolin Cliff Walk

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

    Activity · 17 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More to do in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Poulnabrone Dolmen is our only sight pick in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Poulnabrone Dolmen itself, we suggest: Early morning.

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 Poulnabrone Dolmen, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Clare, Poulnabrone, Co. Clare, Ireland
Coordinates
53.04867, -9.14004
Destination
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Poulnabrone Dolmen: quick answers

How much time do you need at Poulnabrone Dolmen?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Poulnabrone Dolmen. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Poulnabrone Dolmen?

Our pick: Early morning.

Is Poulnabrone Dolmen free?

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

Where is Poulnabrone Dolmen?

Poulnabrone Dolmen is at Clare, Poulnabrone, Co. Clare, Ireland, in The Burren. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Poulnabrone Dolmen?

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

Add Poulnabrone Dolmen to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher.

Get TripsCircle

Plan Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Lists & regions

Also in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.