2 km from Fanore Blue Flag Beach
15 km from Ballyvaughan
14 km from Doolin
16 km from Doolin Pier where u can get the ferry to the Aran Islands
10 km from Doolin Cave
10 km from Mountain View Riding Centre
23 km from Cliffs of Moher
21 km from Aillwee Cave Ballyvaughan
2 km from the Burren Way Walking Route
County Clare has a packed events calendar each year with entertainment somewhere in the county every night of the week. Whether you enjoy a local pub session or a play in Glór, Ennis, Clare has everything to offer. There are numerous festivals, events, gigs and ad hoc music sessions in County Clare.
For more comprehensive information:
http://www.clare.ie/events/index.html
The Wild Atlantic Way
http://www.wildatlanticway.com/
The Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s west coast leads you through one of the world’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. It is the world’s longest defined coastal touring route, stretching along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.
Another link: http://www.discoverireland.ie/Wild-Atlantic-Way
Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
Lisdoonvarra, Co Clare
087 6894520
http://www.mountainviewtrekking.com
Located just outside the town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, the Trekking Stable & Riding Centre boasts views of the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and the Connemara Mountains. With many local attractions such as the Doolin Cave, Fanore beach, the Burren Visitor Center.. READ MORE…
Doolin Pitch and Putt
Doolin, Co Clare
086 8374289
http://www.doolinpitchandputt.com
Doolin Pitch & Putt is an 18 hole links course which was established in 1995. We are located on the road to Doolin Pier just off the R479, 5mns from the village. With a backdrop of The Cliffs of Moher, The Aran Islands and Doonagore Castle what better way to spend an hour or two… READ MORE…
Burren Outdoor Education Centre
Abseiling, Bodyboarding, Canoeing, Caving, Kayaking, Orienteering
Bellharbour, Co Clare
065 7078066
http://www.burrenoec.com
The Burren Outdoor Education Centre was established by Co. Clare VEC in the early 1980’s. It is a purpose built and fully equipped centre, situated amidst curved limestone hills and exists to provide quality outdoor education and adventure experiences to participants of all ages by exploring potential and achievement; using group work and support to achieve life long learning… READ MORE…
Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey
Ballyvaughan
065 7077036
https://aillweeburrenexperience.ie
Aillwee Cave near Ballyvaughan is one of the few caves which contains all the ingredients for the making of a show cave and with easy access for the public. Probably first penetrated by man in 1940 when a herdsman, Jack McGann crawled through with a candle to see what he could find. He explored much of the cave and his initials can still be seen at the base of the cascade… READ MORE…
Burren Centre
Kilfenora
065 7088030
http://www.theburrencentre.ie
In the picturesque village of Kilfenora, The Burren Centre gives the visitor an introduction to the visual delights and ancient mysteries which await to be discovered in this unspoiled corner of Ireland. This walk through time will take you back through the aeons to a time when this area lay beneath a warm tropical sea. Follow the story of the formation of the Burren’s lunar landscape where man hunted bear, and wolves roamed the forests…
Burren Perfumery
Carron
065 7089102
http://www.burrenperfumery.com
At the Perfumery we make perfumes, creams, balms, soaps using natural and organic ingredients. Everything is made on site, by hand, in small batches. READ MORE…
Caher Bridge Garden
Fanore
065 7076225
This is a plantsman’s garden, with collections of unusual varieties of bulbs and plants, over 200 types of snowdrops, 150 varieties of hosta, daffodils, crocosmia and day lilies. A river runs through this 9 year old one acre garden ,winner of the Viking Garden award: a perfect place to discover the possibilities of gardening in the wild. READ MORE…
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caher-Bridge-Garden/173040762714810
caherbridgegarden [at] gmail [dot] com
Caherconnell Stone Fort
Carron
065 7089999
www.caherconnell.com
Caherconnell Stone Fort, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland , offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well – preserved example of the stone forts or stone ringforts, which are to be found in the Burren Ireland.. READ MORE…
Cliffs of Moher
065 7086141
http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s top Visitor attractions and are a designated UNESCO Geo Park. The Cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O’Brien’s Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs. From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins, the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara and Loop Head to the South… READ MORE…
Doolin Cave
Doolin
065 7075761
http://www.doolincave.ie
The Great Stalactite at Doolin Cave is the longest free-hanging stalactite in the Northern Hemisphere and is a stunning underworld wonder… READ MORE…
www.doolinferry.com
About Doolin Ferry with Bill O’Brien
The original founder, creator, and pioneer of the ferries from Doolin to The Aran Islands is our very own Bill O’Brien. It’s a story of chance and good old Irish creativity! Bill was a young local farmer who often visited the fine establishments of Doolin (the pubs of course). One fine summer’s day he met two American ladies who were visiting the area. Being able to see the Aran Islands from Doolin Pier they asked Bill:
Join Pat Sweeney on a guided walk along the sea cliffs from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, for a unique experience of the breathtaking rural beauty of this part of the World.
burrengeopark.ie
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Official Website
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark supports people and organisations to work together to ensure a cared-for landscape, a better understood heritage, more sustainable tourism, a vibrant community and strengthened livelihoods.
www.clare-getsidetracked.ie/walks
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Path
