ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFO

Ireland 2008

The Burren Way

The Burren in County Clare is a National Park and a Special Area of Conservation, an amazing limestone escarpment, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Aran Islands and Galway Bay. It is a short walking route of 45km (26.5miles), which follows the Clare coastline, Cliffs of Moher and crosses the limestone plateau. Spring abounds with wildflowers - gentians, bloody cranesbill, wild orchids.

PRICE

£375 per person sharing. £65 single supplement.

INCLUDED

6 nights Bed & Breakfast in guesthouse accommodation; luggage transfers each day; detailed route descriptions and 1:50000 maps.

NOT INCLUDED

Transportation to/from home; other meals; transfers to Liscannor and from Ballyvaughan; entries or excursions.

SUGGESTED EXTRA OPTIONS: Overnight on the Aran Islands to fully explore this unique culture. Extra night in Ennis town, to see the abbey and pay a visit to Glor, Ireland's traditional theatre of arts

Departure dates 2008:

April to October


To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

The trail starts at Liscannor and finishes in Ballyvaughan. Our route includes a loop walk around Black Head and village locations for each overnight stay. You will also have a chance to visit one of the Aran Islands on your free day in Doolin, which is the home of Irish traditional music. The Burren Way follows old green roads and 60% of the hiking is on quiet country roads. On occasion it crosses the main tourist road. It is well signposted with wooden or stone yellow markers and road signs. With superb walking and scenery, it is also the least remote of our tours as you are never very far from settlements

Day 1:. Arrival in Shannon. Transfer to Liscannor via Ennis and Lahinch.

Day 2: Walk Liscannor to Doolin via the Cliffs of Moher cliffpath. Overnight Doolin. 14 kms/8.75 miles

Day 3: Optional visit Inis Oirr, smallest of the Aran Islands by boat (not included). Walk the Inis Oirr Way footpath to see traditional island life and limestone cliffs. Overnight Doolin. 10 kms/6.5 miles

Day 4: Walk Doolin to Fanore past Ballinalacken Castle and on the Burren Way green road. You are entering the "real limestone country" with rare wild flowers. Overnight Fanore. 20 km/12.5 miles

Day 5: Climb Black Head and Gleninagh mountain. Visit 1st century Celtic ringfort and descend via the Caher river, one of the few above ground water courses! Overnight Fanore. 12 kms/7.5 miles

Day 6: Walk Fanore to Ballyvaughan up the Khyber Pass following the Caher River. Descend into Lismacteigue. Overnight Ballyvaughan. 16 kms/10 miles

Day 7: Depart Ballyvaughan by bus for Galway after breakfast.

DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Moderate

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

B+B accommodation in guesthouses usually in rooms with ensuite bathroom

GETTING THERE

Shannon is the nearest airport. 

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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