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The Burren Spreads The Burren Naturally Yours FREE VISITOR GUIDE The Burren Naturally Yours INSIDE... 4-5 6-7 8-9 The Burren And The Burren’s Sheer Delight Cliffs Of Moher For The Visitor Geopark Eco Tourism Leap 10-11 12-13 In Touch A Landscape With Nature Made For Reflection 14-15 16-17 Kilfenora & Corofin Doolin: Deeply 18-19 20-21 Rewarding Try New Things Map of The Burren 22-23 24-25 26-27 Walking Holy Wonders Fine Fare Pair Paradise 32-33 28-29 30-31 Foodie Family A Wonderfully Heaven Favourites Winding Road 34-35 Burren Pubs 36-37 38-39 Serving Up Carron and Burren Great Food Cusack – a Window Ecotourism and Music to the Past Members Every effort has been made in the production of this magazine to ensure accuracy at the time of publication. The editors cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any alterations made after publication. This publication has been produced for your enjoyment. If you are disposing of it, please consider the environment when doing so. Printed on Recycled Paper. Designed & Compiled by A unique visitor experience The Burren | 3 The Burren Naturally Yours o, stand on the edge of the Burren, on its limestone pavement and listen; hear the waves crash into the Gunseen caves beneath your feet. Then turn; look at the Cliffs of Moher as they rise majestically from the raging sea, The Burren and you will realise why this extraordinary region, with its magnificent landscape, has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO and Cliffs recognised Global and European Geopark Status. As a Geopark, the Burren and Cliffs of Moher region has become internationally of Moher recognised, though plenty of people, some 800,000 per year, have been aware of this hidden gem on the west coast of Ireland for a long time. Not only does the region have Geopark the geological importance that is required of a Geopark, it also has the all-important network of organisations that oversee the Kelly Humphries tourism in the area as well as the education and conservation efforts. Making up over 530 square kilometres, the Burren and Cliffs of Moher region offers a diversity that is second to none. There is the natural beauty of the 200 metre high Cliffs with its eight kilometres of rugged coastline, and there is beauty in the vast array of flora, including Arctic and Alpine flowers that grow surprisingly alongside Mediterranean species. There is also the staggering amount of history in the Burren region with over 2,700 recorded monuments, some dating back over 6,000 years. This has led to the Burren being described as “one vast memorial to bygone cultures”. ...over 2,700 recorded “monuments, some dating back over 6,000 years.” Universally, the Burren is renowned for its landscape and its Ice Age legacy is apparent throughout. From the limestone pavement, the gorges, the springs and the swallow-holes, to the glacial striations, the boulders and erratics; every square metre Information courtesy of Burren and Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark of this distinctive landscape is 4 | The Burren A unique visitor experience The Burren Naturally Yours ...natural beauty and thus the Burren Ecotourism Network was created. This network, together with of 200 metre regional development agencies and local “ communities, is determined to care for and high Cliffs with keep this pristine region sustainable. Visitor information relating to the eight kilometres Through this network, local businesses Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark have come together to provide visitors with is available from of rugged locally produced foods, handcrafted www.burrengeopark.ie and products, and exciting yet environmentally www.facebook.com/BurrenGeopark. coastline” sound experiences within the region. Contact: Burren & Cliffs of Moher understandably important. Each doline and As a Geopark, the Burren and Cliffs of Global Geopark, Clare County polje (flat depressions within the Moher region is set to continue its rise on Council Area Office, Ennistymon, limestone), each dry valley and turlough, the world stage, not only as an important Co. Clare, Ireland along with the hundreds of kilometres of geological region, but also as a mecca for Tel: +353 (0)65 7071017. Email: underground caves, make up the sustainable tourism. [email protected] uniqueness that is the Burren. So, go, stand in the centre of the Burren, The Geopark is funded by Clare With such a delicate and important look around, learn, and explore. It is there, County Council, The Geological Survey landscape, this region must be protected waiting. It is, naturally yours. of Ireland and Shannon Development A unique visitor experience The Burren | 5 The Burren Naturally Yours The Burren’s Ecotourism Leap The Burren is leading the way for Irish tourism, offering visitors an exciting range of ecotourism experiences. Burren Ecotourism represents a growing collective of tourism operators that are committed to the promotion of responsible travel to this unique region, writes Kelly Humphries. 6 | The Burren A unique visitor experience The Burren Naturally Yours ome with us, into the wild Burren we go. Come, and Operators that discover all that is waiting for are able to work you. From archaeology to “ Cadventure, from geology to botany, together discover the pristine beaches, the limestone mountains. Uncover harmoniously for magical caves, hidden churches, and the good of the sacred wells. Find yourself hiking, cycling, surfing, kayaking, and caving. visitor.” Immerse yourself in the fine local foods, or sit back and enjoy the great traditional music. Come to North Clare, to this magnificent region, to the Burren and find everything you Burren Ecotourism’s objective is to you by a number of different operators - want. Come into the wild Burren and ensure that every visitor to the area has operators that are able to work together be amazed, be captivated, be free. an exciting and memorable holiday harmoniously for the good of the visitor. experience, which in turn supports This is a rare and marvellous thing. sustainability and conservation efforts in there is a feeling the local community. This business There is a feeling in the Burren, a certain network prides itself on providing way of life, a pride that is evident in each in the Burren, a genuine and authentic experiences for all person that calls this region their home. “ visitors coming to the Burren. This spirit allows each visitor to take certain way of something back with them, not just great life, a pride...” Burren Ecotourism has also provided memories of a place, of an activity, but tourism-based businesses with a way to also great memories of the people. maintain a high standard of sustainability And with that tempting invitation, we with an eco-certification process. Each There is truly no other place like this, packed our bags ready for anything and operator involved with the network has, where businesses work with their everything the Burren had to offer. or is in the process of having, visitor surroundings in such a way that allows experiences independently certified by the natural beauty of the region to shine With its limestone backdrop and new Ecotourism Ireland . This assures visitors through above all else. Global Geopark status, the Burren has that when they support such businesses emerged as a top holiday destination in in the area, they are supporting Whether visiting the Burren for an Ireland, and with this comes a host of environmentally-conscious operators afternoon outing or for a full two-week local businesses waiting to show visitors who are committed to long-term vacation, there is so much available here just what the Burren has to offer. And sustainability and conservation of the to fill each and every moment, no matter what it has to offer is something truly Burren. what your interest. unique. The network is not just about So go into the wild Burren. Spend a day On my visit to the Burren, what I found certification and conservation - it’s also or spend a week - it is like nowhere else. was a community that had passion and about building community, and this is Discover that everything you want is pride for the region they live and work obvious in the collaboration that occurs within reach. So go, and be, in the in. From this community spirit and with between businesses within the network. Burren. the support of local and national agencies, Burren Ecotourism emerged, There is something refreshing in getting Burren Ecotourism is supported by the with its philosophy of awareness, to experience a host of different activities Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark and conservation and sustainability. that have been put together especially for Clare Local Development Company. A unique visitor experience The Burren | 7 The Burren Naturally Yours Sheer delight for the visitor A wonder of nature, the Burren and Cliffs of Moher region is home to a unique population of flora and fauna, and also offers the visitor a range of activities during their time there. Martin Fitzpatrick spent some time exploring the bountiful delights of the region. here's no front gate that says you have arrived at the From caving to Burren. Instead you move climbing, T slowly from being surrounded by green fields, to being “cookery to art, immersed in a sea of limestone paving. This paving is framed only by the meditation to ocean and you get the feeling that you fine dining, have been transported to a different country. Uniquely colourful plants there is an spring from the cracks in the limestone, while unequalled vistas option for stretch out in front of you until they everyone.” drop off into the white foam of the Atlantic Ocean.
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