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Well-marked and maintained, this rocky trail has great views. It is a great Burren experience, and the tea and cake with Harry at the end is a special treat.
The Burren is stark, and the temperate forest is really beautiful!
Beautiful walk, not too strenuous. Stunning views of the Burren and surrounding countryside - including “Father Ted’s Craggy Island Parochial House” in the distance.
This is perfect for a family with kids who have a short span for hiking. We are traveling from Galway to Cliffs of Moher and wanted to get some Burren in. It has variation walking through some nice mossy little forest, and mostly over rocks in wide open field. Took is 32 minutes to complete.
This is on country road all the way. It is a quiet road so peaceful enough. The scenery is fantastic and you avoid the difficult terrain over the limestone. It is long though at 18km. At the start there are a couple of other marked trails if preferred. One bonus is you pass the Burren Perfumery which is a nice spot for lunch or perfume.
We started as guided on the app, which is actually the end of the linear more official red Burren route. It's an advantage though as it is much quieter than the blue or green routes. The route merges with them, so you meet other walkers after they merge. It's a lovely and varied route. Clambering skills are needed in places and ever attention required to where you are placing your feet.