The Burren National Park

Limestone pavements, wildflowers, and landscapes shaped by stone

Vast limestone pavements, dry valleys, rocky hills, and species-rich grassland create a landscape unlike anywhere else in Ireland. Located in County Clare on Ireland's west coast, The Burren National Park protects part of one of Europe's most distinctive karst landscapes, where geology, history, and nature combine to shape a remarkable walking environment.

Long-distance trails such as the Burren Way pass through the wider landscape, linking places including Corofin, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, and the surrounding uplands. Green roads, rocky tracks, hillside paths, and quiet countryside routes reveal changing views across limestone terraces, ancient monuments, stone walls, and Atlantic-facing hills, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the Burren.

Whether following the Burren Way, exploring the national park's walking trails, or discovering the wider landscape on foot, The Burren rewards time spent outdoors. Unique geology, seasonal wildflowers, and a powerful sense of place make it one of Ireland's most distinctive destinations for self-guided travel.