Burren National Park

Burren National Park

Burren National Park is a unique landscape famed for its expansive limestone pavements, distinctive flora, and ancient archaeological sites.

3,700
Acres Protected
25
Miles of Trails
Over 300,000
Annual Visitors
1991
Year Established

About Burren National Park

Burren National Park
 

Burren National Park, located in County Clare, Ireland, is an extraordinary area known for its karst landscape composed primarily of limestone pavements that create a stark and captivating environment. The region is renowned for its botanical diversity, featuring a mix of Arctic, Mediterranean, and Alpine plants that coexist due to the unique microclimates created by the stone fissures. Historically, the Burren is rich with archaeological relics including megalithic tombs and prehistoric structures, some dating back over 5,000 years, revealing the area’s significance through centuries of human settlement. Popular activities in the park include hiking across its trails that offer striking views of the Atlantic Ocean, exploring the striking expanse of the limestone terrain, and observing the park's abundant and varied wildlife. Visitors are drawn to this national park for the dense concentration of flora and the culture-rich history embedded in its soil. Burren’s raw beauty offers peace for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Highlights

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Poulnabrone Dolmen – an iconic portal tomb from the Neolithic period.

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Unique flora – a blend of Mediterranean and Alpine plants.

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Caherconnel Stone Fort – a perfect example of a ring fort.

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Black Head Loop – a trail offering stunning coastal vistas.

Notable Natural Features

Poulnabrone Dolmen

A renowned ancient portal tomb over 5,000 years old.

The Burren Plateau

Expansive limestone pavement known for its unique ecosystem.

Cahercommaun Stone Fort

An impressive archaeological ring fort offering insight into early human settlement.