What rock is most common in the Burren Co Clare?

Limestone, sandstone and shale are the most common types of rock found in Co. Clare. Sedimentary rocks are built up in layers called beds.

Is the Burren open to the public?

Visitors are all welcome to the Burren National Park. It is a place of tranquillity and quiet. There are five marked walking trails in the Park that take you through many different fascinating and beautiful habitats, such as species-rich limestone grasslands, hazel/ash woodlands and limestone pavements.

How much does it cost to visit the Burren?

3. Admission. The Burren itself is free to visit, however, there are a number of fee-paying attractions (e.g. the Aillwee Caves) where you’ll have to pay to enter.

Why do tourists visit the Burren?

One of the top reasons to visit the Burren is to drive along the Wild Atlantic Way. Recognized as the best coastal drive in the world, this route takes you to stunning Irish sea cliffs, sand beaches, sweeping hills, and lonely castles.

Is the Burren man made?

The rocks that make up the Burren were all formed during the Carboniferous period between 359 and 299 million years ago. The limestones were deposited slowly over a very long period of time, around 20 million years and much of the rock is actually made up of little bits of broken fossils.

Do you have to pay to go to the Burren?

There are no fees. There is no fee to enter the Burren. However if you choose to go to the Cliffs of Moher, there is a fee to enter.

Why does the Burren attract tourists?

One obvious reason to visit The Burren is that it is situated along the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way, now listed as one of the best coastal drives in the world.

Where does the name Burren come from in Ireland?

The name is most often applied to the area within the circle made by the villages of Tubber, Corofin, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, and Ballyvaughan, and Kinvara in extreme south-western Galway, including the adjacent coastline.

Where is the Burren National Park in Ireland?

Immerse yourself in the magic of the hidden Burren with Marie McGauran, a qualified native Walking Guide who leads heritage, nature and spiritual walks in the Burren National Park. Burren Experience Guided Walks is located southeast of Mullaghmore Mountain, just 4 miles from Corofin, Co. Clare.

How long is the Burren Way in Ireland?

Skirting the County Clare coastline before moving inland across the Burren’s expanse of limestone and pretty villages, The Burren Way is an exceptional 114km trail that treats walkers at every turn.

Where does the Burren start and end in Scotland?

According to one definition, the Burren extends south to a line from the coastal resort of Lahinch to Corofin and is delimited in the east by a line roughly from Kinvara to Kilmacduagh monastery, near Gort.