Hike the Burren

A walk through the Burren is the best way to experience its wonder and awe. A stop at the Burren Centre before your walk can provide you the background and information you need to fully appreciate this unique landscape.
WALKING TRAILS OF THE BURREN
Walking through the Burren

The This distinctive landscape with that is home to over 600 different flowering plants is best experienced on foot. There are many pre Christian Green Roads and Walking Trails in the Burren. Here we offer a few of the most popular.

Coming this summer the Burren Centre will be offering guided walks through the Burren

Burren National Park Trailhead

The Burren National Park is situated on the south-eastern side of the Burren, in north Co. Clare. These trails take you through the heart of the Burren and up and around the highest peaks of Mullaghmore.

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White Arrow Route (Nature Trail)

1.5km

MODerate

Orange Route (Knockaunroe Turlough)

1.3km

MODerate

Green Route (Mullaghmore Return)

6.5km

Very Difficult Remote/Upland

Blue Route (Mullaghmore Loop)

7.5km

Very Difficult Remote/Upland

Red Route (Mullaghmore Traverse)

6km

Very Difficult Remote/Upland
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Slieve Carran/Keelhilla Nature Reserve

On these moderates walks you can explore the limestone pavement and orchid-rich grasslands for which the Burren is famous

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Brown Route (Slieve Carran)

2.5km

MODerate

Yellow Route (Slieve Carran)

2km

MODerate
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Black Head Loop

This loop is a mix of Burren hill and coast, following green laneways, tracks, and mountain paths and taking in Fanore Beach, the Caher Valley and part of Gleninagh Mountain with some wonderful views of Galway Bay and the Aran Islands. It is also rich in the Burren wildflowers.

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Black Head Loop

26 km

difficult
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Lough Avalla Organic Farm Purple Trail and Tea Room

Crossing abundant farm pastures, hazel wood stretches and renowned limestone landscape within breathtaking Burren National Park, this exceptional 6km loop showcases County Clare’s rugged beauty. Delight in holy well and a tea room.

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 Lough Avalla Farm Loop

6 km

MODerate
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Discover A Different World

A visit to the Burren Visitor Centre gives you the insight, information and inspiration for any adventure to the Burren.

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