ACTIVITY Archaeology, Built Explore the Coast The rugged Atlantic Coast of the Geopark offers caves Heritage & Pilgrimage and inlets, sea stacks and dramatic cliffs along with stunning views of & HERITAGE The Burren is one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. western Europe with over 500 ring forts sitting alongside Neolithic In the stunning surrounds of the Geopark you will find the longest tombs and sacred sites. The Burren takes you on a journey through Lahinch Adventures cave system in Ireland, the largest stalactite in Europe, the Burren the ages. What better way to see the coast than to get out and get active! Learn National Park, the Carron Nature Reserve, and a host of wild flora to surf the crashing Atlantic waves, kayak and SUP through bays and and fauna waiting to be discovered. Heart of Burren Walks inlets, rock climb the coastal crags or try archery and climbing at our Offering a wide variety of guided walks through the landscape and The best way to discover the Burren is in the company of a indoor centre on Lahinch Promenade. the Burren National Park with commentaries on the geology, flora, knowledgeable and professional guide, who will delight in sharing T. +353 (0)86 844 8622 E. [email protected] archaeology, fauna, farming and folklore of the Burren. the secrets, mysteries, scents and silences of this beautiful and W. www.lahinchadventures.com T. +353 (0)87 292 5487 E. [email protected] dramatic landscape with you as they guide you on a bike or a hike, Location: Lahinch, Co. Clare Open: Year-round W. www.heartofburrenwalks.com through a cave, along a ridge or even a river. Meeting point: Burren Centre, Kilfenora When: Year-round The Flora & Fauna Doolin2Aran Ferries Take a ferry with us to the Aran Islands and experience the culture Coisceim Anama of the Burren of island life. For a day to remember, you can also choose to combine Coisceim Anama, meaning Footstep of the Soul, offer inspirational Discover the Mountains Botanically, the Burren is a fascinating landscape with Arctic, Alpine this with a cruise back by the world-famous Cliffs of Moher. Rocks, Rocks Everywhere walks in the beautiful Burren. Walkers are given the opportunity to slow and Mediterranean flowers growing side by side. The rich fertile T. +353 (0)65 707 5949 E. [email protected] Experience the wilderness of the Burren Mountains, visit the things down, take things one step at a time and awaken the senses. The Burren is a remarkable place, it is a landscape of hills, valleys, valleys and seashores of the region also provide an abundance of W. www.doolin2aranferries.com Open: March-October ancient sites, go underground and take in the peace and tranquillity T. +353 (0)87 982 8173 E. [email protected] plateaus and cliffs, of beaches, caves and limestone pavement. edible wild plants, herbs and seaweed. Location: Tourist Information Office, Hotel Doolin & Doolin Pier of Sliabh Rua, Mullaghmore and Aillwee. W. www.coisceimanama.ie Discover the unique geological character of the region. Meeting point: N 52.91146 W -9.06629 (Corofin) Doolin Ferry Company Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre
The Burren Nature Sanctuary Ferry yourself away to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Journey On a trip to Aillwee Mountain you can explore its weirdly shaped Burren Outdoor Education Centre Capture the essence of the Burren, wandering through this rock The Burren Centre to Ireland’s traditional past and enjoy breath-taking views of Ireland’s underworld of its cave, enjoy the majestic Birds of Prey, hone Discover the Burren above and underground through strewn lunar landscape. Visit Botany Bubble – national botanical See the Burren on a Bike & Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour most famous cliffs with Bill O’Brien and his master Sea Captains and essential survival skills in the woodland craft village and indulge in adventure. Go caving in underground passages and streams, collection of Burren flora. Identify seasonal wild flowers, butterflies crew. Witness the migrating sea birds nest and feed their young. Take a walk through time and be introduced to the ancient the tasty rewards of smoky cheese or sweet fudge in the farm shop. climb on limestone crags or kayak in local bays to view the Take a journey along the back roads of the Burren and discover the and orchids, explore an organic meadow and a disappearing lake. +353 (0)65 707 5555 [email protected] mysteries of the Burren. Go back to a time when this area lay T. E. T. +353 (0)65 7077 036 E. [email protected] Burren from the sea. sights and sounds of the Geopark. The vast network of quiet roads Creative seasonal café menu. www.doolinferry.com beneath a warm tropical sea and follow the story of the formation W. W. www.aillweecave.ie GPS: N 53.091838 W -9.150317 T. +353 (0)65 707 8066 E. [email protected] take you to historic sites, through villages and into local life. T. +353 (0)91 637 444 E. [email protected] Kiosk on Doolin Pier March-October of the Burren’s landscape. Location: Open: W. www.burrenoec.com Location: Belharbour, Co. Clare W. www.bns.ie Location: Cloonasee, Kinvara, Co. Galway T. +353 (0)65 708 8030 E. [email protected] Burren Experience Guided Walks Open: Mid January-mid December E-whizz GPS: N 53.12 W -8.93 Open: 10-6pm daily Cliffs of Moher Join local guide Marie on an enlightening and exhilarating walk on Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Burren on high quality W. www.theburrencentre.ie Standing at 200 metres above the ocean and running for over eight Mullaghmore. Explore the history of the land and its people, view Doolin Cave Kalkhoff electric bikes. Or simply hire a bike and set off to explore Location: Kilfenora, Co. Clare, Ireland kilometres the Cliffs of Moher are breath-taking. Visit the Atlantic The Burren Perfumery old farm homesteads and ancient famine roads. Discover the Great Stalactite. Take a tour 180 feet below ground the amazing landscape in your own time. Our routes are on quiet Burren Perfumery make natural and organic cosmetics by hand in Edge Exhibition, take a walk on the cliff path and see the gothic style T. +353 (0)86 8219 441 E. [email protected] into the limestone caverns of the Burren where you’ll find the back roads and visit many of the scenic and historic sites. the middle of the Burren. Browse the shop, see how the products are 19th century O’Briens Tower. W. www.mullaghmore-burren.com Great Stalactite. At over 23 feet long it weighs over ten tonnes. made, relax in the tea rooms and explore the herb garden. T. +353 (0)65 708 6141 E. [email protected] T. +353 (0)87 627 7000 E. [email protected] Meeting point: Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin Open: Year-round T. +353 (0)65 707 5761 E. [email protected] +353 (0)65 708 9102 [email protected] cliffsofmoher.ie Year-round W. www.e-whizz.com Location: Kilfenora Open: Year-round T. E. W. Open: W. www.doolincave.ie W. www.burrenperfumery.com Location: Doolin GPS: N 53.0419 W -9.3450 Early Bird Cycle with Location: Fahee North, Carron, Co. Clare Open: March-November 10am-5pm Burren Fine Wine and Food Open: Daily (Tea room open April-September) Enjoy an early morning guided tour through the heart of the Adventure Burren Wild Kitchen Explore the Burren like they do. Their rock-climbing will bring you Burren followed by a delicious mouth-watering breakfast. Starting Wild Food is seasonal, local, nutritious and free. Join local guide to the mountains and coastal crags while their hill-walking will take when the roads are quieter and the birds are singing, pedal Oonagh on a journey of discovery as she shares her knowledge and you off the beaten track to ancient monuments and wallscapes. peacefully through this spectacular landscape. passion for good food. Discover many edible types of seaweed, wild T. +353 (0)87 224 4569 E. [email protected] T. +353 (0)87 763 3241 E. [email protected] herbs, roots, flowers, fruits and nuts. W. www.adventureburren.com W. www.burrenwine.ie Location: Ballyvaughan T. +353 (0)87 687 7890 E. [email protected] Meeting point: Old Carran Church GPS: N 53.1153 W -9.14898 Open: Mid-May-mid-September W. www.wildkitchen.ie Open: March-October Open: Year-round
Taste the Ocean Trail BURREN Farm to Fork Trail Trail Trail Trail The Burren is a coastal region with so much fresh local Trail seafood on offer. Discover the taste of the ocean with foraging Market Garden Trail Trail FOOD TRAIL Farming in the Burren has traditionally focused on animal Natures Child Trail walks, cooking demonstrations, tastings and a little indulgence. 4 The Burren valleys are home to many market gardens, rearing with cattle, sheep and goats grazing on the rich herb 1 Burren Cheese Trail 2 3 farms and beekeepers. Come and discover the secrets of the 5 grasses of the ‘Fertile Rock’. Our speciality producers and Satisfy your families hunger for nature on this fun-filled Producing farmhouse cheese is a craft that has been honed on gardeners, take a Cookery Master Class, pick some fruit, visit restaurants showcase the rich flavour of the local produce. family trail. Meet animals, eat ice cream on the beach, ride Wild Kitchen Irish family farms since the 1970’s. Take the Cheese Trail and visit the Farmers Market where you can chat with the growers and the zip wire, connect with the landscape and each other while Take a wild food walk on land and seashore, taste edible wild plants, a family run farm, watch cheese being made using traditional enjoy the best of locally produced seasonal food. enjoying tasty local produce with hidden vegetables!!! learn plant folklore, recipes and identification tips, walks can include a Gleninagh Lamb methods and visit a local market. picnic lunch/cookery demos, we create ‘pop up’ wild food experiences Visit a working sheep farm that offers lamb direct to food lovers cut in unusual venues. Clareville House Kitchen Garden the way they desire. Take a walk with farmer Donal around the farm, The Burren Nature Sanctuary Growers of soft fruits, vegetables and herbs for their ‘Burren St. Tola Goat Farm Explore the fairy woodland, meet Cookie the donkey and Frisky T. +353 (0)87 687 7890 W. www.wildkitchen.ie Location: Wild Kitchen, meet the animals and hear how they are raised. Award-winning and critically acclaimed artisan goats cheese. Kitchen Garden’ range of sweet and savoury preserves. Visit them the goat on this magical Burren farm. Relax in the café – fish cakes, Callura South, Lahinch, Co. Clare Open: February-October T. +353 (0)86 812 8129 E. [email protected] Visit the working farm, meet the animals, learn about their and take a Burren cookery master class, go foraging or find them at savoury scone, organic salads, great coffee. No fizz no fry – all Location: Gleninagh, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare sustainable farming practices and of course taste the cheese. Sea Salt Café Ballyvaughan Farmers Market. vegetables hidden! Avoca shop. All weather adventure play. Open: By appointment from April-October T. +353 (0)65 683 6633 W. www.st-tola.ie Situated in the coastal village of Doolin, this quaint seaside café is the T. +353 (0)86 803 8477 W. www.burrenkitchengarden.com T. +353 (0)91 637 444 W. www.bns.ie Location: Maurice’s Mills Ennistymon, Co. Clare perfect place to stop for a coffee and a light-bite. Don’t forget to sample Location: Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare Open: Contact Deborah for The Burren Craft Butcher Location: Cloonasee, Kinvara, Co. Galway Open: 10-6 daily the baked salmon, feta and poppy seed muffins! GPS: N 52.90155106 W -9.17675972 cookery classes, walks or dinner Distinguished and multiple award-winning craft butcher Neil Hawes Easter-October Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, closed bank holiday Mon T. +353 (0)85 774 3137 Location: Fisher Street, Doolin. supplies Burren beef and lamb. Try the range of marinated BBQ meats Open: Linnalla Ice Cream Burren Fine Wine and Food Nestled in the hills of the Burren in a century old stone coach and the famous award-winning American style steak burger. Burren Gold Cheese @ Aillwee Walk the famous Flaggy Shore on your way to Linnalla Ice Cream Café. Burren Smokehouse Take in the stunning views of the Burren. The sea air will whet your Discover the secret of how we smoke and handcraft our Irish Organic house we specialise in summer lunches, afternoon tea, quality T. +353 (0)65 707 5696 E. [email protected] Burren Gold is a firm textured Gouda style farmhouse cheese made appetite for the artisan ice cream produced on this traditional dairy farm. Salmon following an ancient tradition. View the kiln, watch the smoking wines, and gourmet hampers. Lunches are a blend of local and Location: Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare in the traditional way and using milk from the neighbouring farm. T. +353 (0)87 785 7569 W. www.linnalla.ie process on DVD and taste the organic salmon in the visitor centre. regional ingredients accompanied by owner Cathleen’s baking Open: Mon – Sat 8.30am - 6.30pm Visit the farm shop at Aillwee, see the cheese being made and taste Location: New Quay, Burren, Co. Clare T. +353 (0)65 707 4432 W. www.burrensmokehouse.ie and gardening skills. the different flavours. Don’t just visit the Burren Free Range Pork Farm Open: 11am-7pm (May-October). November-April W/E noon-6pm Location: Kincora road, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare T. +353 (0)87 763 3241 W. www.burrenwine.ie T. +353 (0)65 707 7036 W. www.aillweecave.ie A small sustainable rare breed pig farm. Owners Eva and Stephen Open: Apr-Sept 9.30am-5pm, Oct-Mar 10am - 4pm (can vary) Location: Corkscrew Hill Road, (N67), Ballyvaughan The Farm Shop, Aillwee Cave & Birds of Prey Centre, Burren… Taste it! invite you to meet the animals see how they are farmed and cared for Location: Doolin Cave Café Open: Daily, Mid May-mid September Ballyvaughan GPS: N 53.091838 W -9.150317 The perfect lunch stop that combines local food with an opportunity Kieran’s Kitchen @ The Roadside Tavern and even taste some of their award-winning meats. Open: Daily 10am – 6pm Offering a great place to relax with traditional music most evenings and Kinvara Farmers Market The fertile valleys of the Burren have long been known for their T. +353 (0)65 708 8931 W. www.burrenfreerangepork.com to explore the underground and over ground of the Burren. Follow the Renowned for its friendly atmosphere, live music and vast array of an award-winning menu. Try the signature dish of Burren Smokehouse quality food produce, particularly for the production of beef and Location: Kilfenora, Co. Clare GPS: N 52.98621011 W -9.19232726 Doolin Cave Nature Trail through wildflower meadows and meet the fresh local produce and crafts. Kinvara Farmers market takes place Ballyvaughan Farmers Market hot smoked salmon served on a base of spring onion mash, wilted greens lamb thanks to a unique and ancient system of farming. In recent Afternoons by appointment rare breeds of cattle, pygmy goats, Soay and Jacob sheep along with every Friday from April to November. Open: Establish in 2003 this bustling and vibrant farmers market is and a wholegrain mustard, lemon and cream sauce. years, this food tradition has expanded through the emergence the ducks and chickens. T. +353 (0)87 9495 769 W. www.kinvara.com/farmersmarket recognised as a premium food market with wholesome quality food T. +353 (0)65 707 4084 W. www.roadsidetavern.ie of many award-winning chef-led restaurants and high quality Wild Honey Inn T. +353 (0)65 707 5761 W. www.doolincave.ie Location: Main Street in the heart of Kinvara from local producers. Location: Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare artisan food producers, as well as an increase in practising market Boasting a Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’ and two AA Rosettes, our menu Location: Doolin Cave, Doolin, Co. Clare Open: Every Friday, April-November, from 10.00am-2.00pm W. www.facebook.com/BallyvaughanFarmersMarket 12pm-4pm; 6pm-9pm. Mid-March to late October gardeners and growers. celebrates everything that is local and seasonal. Our philosophy is Open: 10am-5pm (April-October) Open: St. John’s Hall, Ballyvaughan simple. We source the finest and freshest seasonal produce from the Location: Hazel Mountain Chocolate Every Saturday, May - October, 10am-2pm Linnane’s Lobster Bar We invite you to join us and get involved in our Burren Food waters and the wild of Ireland’s wonderful natural larder, “Wild food Open: Stonecutters Kitchen A unique Bean to Bar boutique chocolate factory with a farm-to–fork Story. We are passionate about our food, growing and producing Catering for families with home-cooked fresh food. The award-wining Situated on New Quay pier and overlooking the Atlantic, Linnane’s café, which focuses on healthy, fresh, unprocessed gluten and dairy from Land and Sea”. signature dish is a seafood platter of organic smoked salmon, prawns, it locally for you to enjoy. Themed trails and a weekly food series Gregans Castle Hotel family run bistro is set in a 100 year old traditionally built stone free food, using produce from their farm poly tunnel. Stop a while, have T. +353 (0)65 707 4300 W. www.wildhoneyinn.com Award-winning fine dining. Serving creative and modern dishes crab meat, crab claws, mussels and clams, served with traditional uncover the path your food takes from field to plate. Come along cottage boasting views of the Atlantic and a playground to keep the lunch, take a tour of the Bean to Bar shed and visit the tasting room. Location: Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Open: Dinner only 5.30pm to using fresh, local ingredients. Delight in the signature dish of pickled homemade brown bread. and meet the producers, dine in award-winning restaurants and young explorers entertained. T. +353 (0)87 990 3000 W. www.hazelmountainchocolate.com 9.00pm. Closed Tuesday for food beetroot & St. Tola Goat’s Cheese Ravioli with Burren Smokehouse T. +353 (0)65 707 8120 W. www.linnanesbar.com learn about the fertile valleys of the Burren. T. +353 (0)65 707 5962 W. www.stonecutterskitchen.com Location: Oughtmama, Bellharbour, Co. Clare trout and avocado. Location: New Quay, The Burren Sheedy’s Hotel and Restaurant Location: Cliffs of Moher Road, (R478) Doolin, Co. Clare Open: 10am-6pm (booking advised) T. +353 (0)65 707 7005 W. www.gregans.ie Open: Summer: daily at 12.30pm; Winter: Friday-Sunday at 12.30pm AA 2 Rosette Restaurant where chef John Sheedy’s signature dish Open: 11am - 9.30pm high season; 12pm – 8pm mid season; Location: Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare Fitz’s Bar @ Hotel Doolin is Rack of Burren lamb with herb crust served with local New Quay 12.30pm-6pm low season; (Easter-end October) Famous for its traditional Irish music and nightly sessions along with GPS: N 53.076986 W -9.186287 Hyland’s Burren Hotel spinach. John sources as many ingredients as possible from local A long established family run hotel in the village of Ballyvaughan. With a its own beer called Dooliner. Stop in any time of day for a spot of casual Open: 6pm-9pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, artisan producers. focus on seafood, the menu changes with the seasons. Hylands offer a warm dining – with mouth-watering local seafood and meats accompanied by Friday and Saturday T. +353 (0)65 707 4026 W. www.sheedys.com welcome with an open fire mixed with the tranquillity of bygone charm. fresh herbs and vegetables from their poly tunnel. Location: Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. T. +353 (0)65 707 7037 W. www.hylandsburren.com T. +353 (0)65 707 4111 Location: Fitz’s Cross, Doolin, Co. Clare Open: Restaurant open 6.30pm, last orders 8pm Location: Main Street, Ballyvaughan Open: Year-round W. www.hoteldoolin.ie Open: Year-round Geopark HeritageTrail Ballindereen
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® Burren Way National Road Flaggy Shore Groups and Retreats Limestone Mid Clare Way N67 Regional Road Travelling in a group? Looking for a restful escape or to uncover the Shale Black Head Ardrahan Link Road 32 secrets of traditional Irish Culture. Sandstone and Shale CHECK THESE OUT 26 New Quay Murrooghtoohy Dunguaire Castle R347 The Boghill Centre Geosite A sustainable eco-venue offering activity holidays, retreats and Visitor/Education Centre Gleninagh Castle Burrenbeo breaks for groups. Make up your own programme or choose from N67 40 Trust Kinvarra the wide variety of eco and creative activities such as sustainable Monument 18 35 Ca 33 34 Burren Nature building techniques, wildlife surveying, organic gardening, h Corcomroe 4 Viewinger Point Sanctuary ceramics, or music. Fanore Beach V Bell Harbour Abbey a l Oughtmama T. +353 (0)65 7074 644 E. [email protected] USE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT le y W. www.boghill.com Location: near Lisdoonvarna Caher Valley Loop 28 Ballyvaughan Churches Bus Service Black Head Loop 24 GPS: N 53.01602, W -9.25271 Fanore to Ballyvaughan Trek Wood Loop Train Station Fanore The Farmyard 13 Burren Outdoor The Farmyard Activity Centre is an ideal venue to experience Ferry R477 Baliny 27 Coole Park ROAD NETWORK Education Centre country life past and present. Nestled at the foot of Mullaghmore 17 An Rath 39 Visitor Centre Electric Car Charging Point National Road 11 Aillwee Cave Mountain The Farmyard is the ideal location for team building, Cahermore cultural tours, school tours, hen parties, summer camps, themed Regional Road Ballyallaban events and off-site meetings. GET ON YOUR BIKE N67 ve Link Road arran Gragan e C eser T. +353 (0)87 741 3618 E. [email protected] Cycling Route Trail Head e R Sliev N66 W. www.thefarmyard.ie Location: Dabrian, Corofin, V95 XDC2 atur Kilmacduagh Bike Hire/Repair 25 N Gort 41 Monastic Site Burren Yoga Retreats Burren Award-winning yoga weekends and week-long yoga retreat holidays. 31 Poulnabrone 5 Outdoor activities and daily guided outings into the Burren hills TAKE A WALK 21 Carran Loop Perfumery 14 22 Cahermacnaghten Templecronan Loop Templecronan and by the sea, with an experienced guide. Suitable for complete Church Geopark Heritage Trail Doolin Cave Craggycorradane 19 Carran Turlough Loop beginners to regular practitioners, all ages and all levels of fitness. 6 Caherconnell Fort Carran T. +353 (0)91 637 680 E. [email protected] Open: Year-round Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk R477 Carran Lisdoonvarna 15 R460 W. www.burrenyoga.com Location: Cappaghmore, Kinvara Looped Walk Trail Head Turlough Boston The Burren Cycleway Carran 9 R479 Smokehouse 30 Burren Way 8 Church Lough Burren Coaches Doolin Pier There are so many activities available in the Burren and all within Dolmen Cycleway R476 Cahercommaun Bunny Mid Clare Way Doolin relatively short distances from your accommodations so don’t let the Cycle Hub 37 R480 k Michael en ar problem of getting there stop you from making it happen. At Burren Doolin urr 36 42 43 44 45 Cusack B Coaches we cater for advising, booking and transporting small CHECK THESE OUT National P Centre groups towards the activity of their choice. R478 Tubber Geosite N67 Kilfenora +353 (0)65 7078 009 [email protected] Cathedral Lough Avalla Burren National T. E.
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Cliffs of Moher Killinaboy 38 facilities offering multi-day adventure packages, Irish set dancing Activity and music writing in the heart of Doolin. Education packages are ideal for schools, colleges and activity clubs. Genealogy Centre Burren National Park T. +353 (0)87 282 0587 E. [email protected] R478 Ballinruan Heritage Centre Visitor Centre W. www.doolinhostel.ie ROAD NETWORKBelfast Moher Liscannor 29 National Road Town Trail Corro n Burren and Lehinch 7 N85 12 Regional Road Ennistimon 2 Crusheen Geopark Galway Dublin Ruan Link Road Taste or Tipple The Burren & 6
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Cork Nature Reserve R460 Dysert O’Dea Archaeology Centre UNESCO Global Geopark Archaeology, Built Heritage & Pilgrimage Discover the Mountains The Farm to Fork Trail Wild Child Trail The Market Garden Trail Accommodation 1 Heart of Burren Walks 11 Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre 18 Gleninagh Lamb 4 The Burren Nature Sanctuary 33 Clareville House Kitchen Garden 41 Ballinsheen House 2 Coisceim Anama 12 Burren Experience Guided Walks 19 The Burren Craft Butcher 26 Linnalla Ice Cream 17 Burren Fine Wine and Food 37 The Boghill Centre Welcome to the Burren and Cliffs of 3 The Burren Centre & Kilfenora Ceili Band Parlour 20 Burren Free Range Pork 14 Doolin Cave Café 34 Kinvara Farmers Market 42 Doolin Hostel & Cli Coast Café Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Rocks, Rocks Everywhere 21 Wild Honey Inn 27 Stonecutters Kitchen 35 Hazel Mountain Chocolate 43 Falls Hotel & Spa The Flora & Fauna of the Burren 13 Burren Outdoor Education Centre 22 Sheedys Hotel and Restaurant 28 Hylands Burren Hotel 36 Fitz’s Bar @ Hotel Doolin 25 Gregans Castle Hotel ‘Global Geopark’ is a UNESCO designation, awarded to 4 The Burren Nature Sanctuary 14 Doolin Cave 44 Hotel Doolin regions with outstanding geology and unique cultural 5 The Burren Perfumery 15 Adventure Burren The Burren Cheese Trail The Taste the Ocean Trail Brewing 45 Sea View House heritage, managed in a sustainable way. In the Geopark 6 Wild Kitchen 23 St. Tola Goat Farm 6 Wild Kitchen 31 The Burren Brewery 21 Sheedys Hotel and Restaurant 29 you will find an internationally acclaimed landscape, See the Burren on a Bike 11 Burren Gold Cheese @Aillwee Sea Salt Café 22 Wild Honey Inn 24 30 Burren Smokehouse forged by nature and humans, where cultural traditions Explore the Coast 16 E-Whizz Ballyvaughan Farmers Market Groups and Retreats 7 Lahinch Adventures 17 Burren Fine Wine and Food 25 Gregans Castle Hotel 31 Kieran’s Kitchen @ The Roadside Tavern 37 The Boghill Centre co-exist with contemporary life. 8 Doolin2Aran Ferries 32 Linnane’s Lobster Bar 38 The Farmyard 9 Doolin Ferry Company 39 Burren Yoga Retreats Burren Food Trail Mondays 10 Clis of Moher 40 Burren Coaches Every Monday from May to October The Burren Food Trail Mondays weekly food series features restaurants, cafés, and pubs alongside food producers and organic gardeners. Each Monday has Icon key: Producer Activity Restaurant Visitor/Education Centre Free cup of tea when you cycle to me a different theme and offers both a food and cultural experience. Event times vary see www.burren.ie/food for a full listing.
Accommodation Burren Brewery Maintaining our International Treasure @ the Roadside Tavern Bed and Breakfast/Guesthouse Hostels Hotels The Roadside Tavern which was established in 1865 as a pub, was expanded into a bakery and now harbours a micro-brewery under it’s Our aim is to balance the conservation of our unique Ballinsheen House Doolin Hostel & Cliff Coast Café Sheedys Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Doolin landscape with the need to support livelihoods and Galway road, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Sea road, Fisher Street, Doolin, Co. Clare Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Doolin, Co. Clare roof. Stop by and sample the taster menu of Burren microbrewery beers: Burren Gold, a delicious colourful larger; Burren Red, a spicy, develop thriving communities. With the help of an EU T. +353 (0)65 707 4806/+353 (0)87 124 1872 T. +353 (0)87 282 0587 E. [email protected] T. +353 (0)65 707 4026 E. [email protected] W. www.sheedys.com T. +353 (0)65 707 4111 E. [email protected] W. www.hoteldoolin.ie LIFE programme, we are working together to balance E. [email protected] W. www.ballinsheen.com W. www.doolinhostel.ie slightly sweet ale which even features a hint of smoke; Burren Black, conservation with the development of excellent tourism Gregans Castle Hotel The Falls Hotel a smooth and full-bodied stout. Sea View House The Boghill Centre experiences. Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare Ennistymon, Co. Clare T. +353 (0)65 707 4084 W. www.roadsidetavern.ie Fisher Street, Doolin, Co. Clare near Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare T. +353 (0)65 707 7005 E. [email protected] W. www.gregans.ie T. +353 (0)65 707 1004 E. [email protected] Location: Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare We invite you to stay a while, explore, discover and T. +353 (0)87 267 9617 W. www.seaview-doolin.ie T. +353 (0)65 707 4644 E. [email protected] www.fallshotel.ie Wild Honey Inn W. enjoy our special place. W. www.boghill.com Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Galway Bay Bakery The Geopark Team & The Burren Ecotourism Network T. +353 (0)65 707 4300 E. [email protected] Irish Bagels and pretzels. Baking since 1998 we trade primarily We work with Leave No Trace A Free Cup of Tea if you cycle through farmers markets. Our bagels and pretzels are all made Ireland to promote and inspire to me. A great way to see the from scratch with only natural ingredients and no artificial colours, responsible behaviour in the outdoors. Burren is on a bike not only do you flavours, additives or preservatives. Help us maintain our world class landscape and get to take in the stunning scenery you will T. +353 (0)86 803 1862 E: [email protected] leave no trace. See www.leavenotraceireland.org also be rewarded with Ireland’s favourite drink. Location: Farmers Markets - Friday at Kinvara, Saturday at for details on actions and principles. See www.burren.ie for details. Ballyvaughan. Monday-Saturday, during the Summer season at Eyre Square, Galway.