A 530 km² UNESCO Global Geopark of bare limestone, Atlantic cliffs, caves and prehistoric tombs in Co. Clare. Its signature site, the Cliffs of Moher, drops 214m straight into the ocean and is one of Ireland's most visited natural attractions.
Standing 214m at their highest, the Cliffs are the Geopark's signature Geosite, with over 800m of paved cliff-edge paths and viewing areas, the 19th-century O'Brien's Tower and an eco-friendly underground visitor centre housing the Atlantic Edge Exhibition. More than 30,000 pairs of seabirds nest here, including puffins, guillemots and razorbills.
Poulnabrone Dolmen on the high limestone plateau is the oldest dated megalithic monument in Ireland and the second-most visited spot in the Burren after the Cliffs. Nearby, Caherconnell Stone Fort is a beautifully preserved 1,000-year-old ring fort.
Download or pick up a Geopark Heritage Trails map for short, information-packed walks, or try longer routes such as the Burren Way and the Black Head and Carron loops. The Burren National Park sits at the heart of the Geopark and is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Doolin Cave holds one of the longest stalactites in the world that is accessible to public visitors, reached via a nature trail above ground. Aillwee Cave, followed into by a local farmer's dog in 1940, pairs its show cave with a Birds of Prey Centre.
The Flaggy Shore runs from New Quay to Finvarra Point, its limestone pavements packed with fossils and sculptured 'biokarst'; a paved road along the shore suits walkers of all ages and abilities. Fanore's large sandy beach and dunes are popular with walkers, swimmers and surfers.
The Burren Food Trail links local producers, chef-led restaurants and farmers markets, with foodie events in May and October. Doolin and Lisdoonvarna are the best places to catch live traditional Irish music.
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