- Created: November 4, 2016 1:27 pm
- Updated: December 12, 2017 10:39 am
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 212 km
- Time 0 s
- Speed 0.0 km/h
- Min altitude 2 m
- Peak 219 m
- Climb 1195 m
- Descent 1195 m
Beginning and ending in Ballyvaughan, this drive includes 2 seperate loops and encircles the Burren taking in some great views, things to do along the way. The western loop takes in the villages and towns of Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, Ennistimon, Lahinch, Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Fanore and Black Head which surround the UNESCO Burren. The eastern loop, again starting in Ballyvaughan takes in the Burren National Park, the villages of Corrofin and Carran and landscape containing one of the highest concentrations of ancient heritage sites in Ireland including ring forts, megalithic tombs, stone rows, standing stones, castles, graveyards, cairns and more.
Starting in the charming coastal village of Ballyvaughan, this is a perfect base for the drive and to explore the Aillwee Cave, the ancient monuments of The Poulnabrone Dolmen and Caherconnell Stone Fort, the delightful Burren Perfumery in Carran, Lemaneh Castle, the ancient cathedral town of Kilfenora with its excellent Burren Interpretive Centre, visit the little lighthouse at Black Head and views the distant hills of Connemara across Galway Bay, visit the Aran Islands, the Clare Heritage Centre in Corofin, the beautiful Lough Inchiquin, relax in the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and stop anywhere and enjoy the Atlantic air and amazing landscape.
Beginning and ending in Ballyvaughan, this drive includes 2 seperate loops and encircles the Burren taking in some great views, things to do along the way. The western loop takes in the villages and towns of Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, Ennistimon, Lahinch, Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Fanore and Black Head which surround the UNESCO Burren. The eastern loop, again starting in Ballyvaughan takes in the Burren National Park, the villages of Corrofin and Carran and landscape containing one of the highest concentrations of ancient heritage sites in Ireland including ring forts, megalithic tombs, stone rows, standing stones, castles, graveyards, cairns and more.
Starting in the charming coastal village of Ballyvaughan, this is a perfect base for the drive and to explore the Aillwee Cave, the ancient monuments of The Poulnabrone Dolmen and Caherconnell Stone Fort, the delightful Burren Perfumery in Carran, Lemaneh Castle, the ancient cathedral town of Kilfenora with its excellent Burren Interpretive Centre, visit the little lighthouse at Black Head and views the distant hills of Connemara across Galway Bay, visit the Aran Islands, the Clare Heritage Centre in Corofin, the beautiful Lough Inchiquin, relax in the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and stop anywhere and enjoy the Atlantic air and amazing landscape.
