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Best of The Burren Way

Photo: Anna Wren, Macs Adventure

Walk the best of the Burren Way on Ireland’s rugged Atlantic west coast exploring the impressive Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Take a ferry to Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands and stay in the village of Doolin, Ireland’s traditional music capital. Enjoy a pint of Guinness, the ‘black stuff’, as you listen to the ‘seisiúns’. Traverse the distinctive, moon-like landscapes of The Burren that were created over 330 million years ago and consist of vast limestone pavements. In just a few days you can really get a feel for life on these wild western shores of Ireland. Walking along rural roads and "greenways" there will always be a friendly wave from a local. Nowhere on earth will you feel more welcome than here in the heart of Galway.

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Hiking Route · Shannon
Liscannor to Doolin
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 272 m
Descent 262 m

Important: the coastal walk to Doolin is officially closed by Clare Local Development Company due to safety issues along the route from the Cliffs ...

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from AbenteuerWege Reisen GmbH,   Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · Shannon
Alternative: Liscannor to Doolin
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 537 m
Descent 515 m

A beautiful coastal path along the impressive cliffs of Moher with outstanding views. Important: the coastal walk to Doolin is officially ...

from Macs Adventure,   Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · West Ireland
Inishmore Island Walk
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 107 m

A circular walk past sandy beaches and ancient sites on the largest of the Aran Islands.

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from AbenteuerWege Reisen GmbH,   Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · Shannon
Doolin to Fanore
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 278 m
Descent 264 m

Walk through the beautiful irish countryside along some rural roads and past farms. You will have a nice view over the Aran Islands and the Burren!

from AbenteuerWege Reisen GmbH,   Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · Shannon
Fanore to Ballyvaughan
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.6 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 245 m
Descent 265 m

Beautiful and very diverse walk from Fanore to Ballyvaughan. You walk through almost every type of terrain today.

from AbenteuerWege Reisen GmbH,   Macs Adventure
Hiking Route · Shannon
Loop Walk via Aillwee Cave
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 78 m

This circular walk through the woods of Ballyvaughan brings you to the mystic Aillwee Cave.

from AbenteuerWege Reisen GmbH,   Macs Adventure
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