Discover the best top things to do in The Burren, Ireland including Heart of Burren Walks, Mountain View Horse Riding Centre, Burren Birds of Prey Centre, Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells, Doolin Cave, Doolin2Aran Ferries, Burren Perfumery, Doolin Ferry Co., Dysert O'Dea Castle, Doolin Cliff Walk.
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Guided walks in the Burren County Clare. Walks usually last about 2.5 hours. Highlights include limestone pavement, wild flowers and archaeo.ogical monuments.
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Located just outside Doolin village on the outskirts of the Burren. Enjoy fantastic views of the magestic Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Connemara Mountains and Galway Bay on horseback. Gallop along the beach on Ireland's west coast. Caters for everyone from beginner to advanced rider offering treks from 1 to 6 hours long.
I came to Ireland specifically to ride, so my expectations were fairly high. Mountain View exceeded them. Sweet, well-cared for, beautiful horses and LOVELY and welcoming guides, stunning views during the rides-- the beach ride was probably the most amazing thing I've done on any trip in my entire life. The weather was super rainy for me but I still had the time of my life. The weather didn't both the horses at all, Wear rain gear! A ride with Mountain View is a must if you're in the area (or if you aren't in the area, I came in from Dublin and was very glad I did).
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DYNAMIC FLYING DISPLAYS where the visitor can interact and get up close and personal to the birds as they fly overhead and through the audience. A HOME to Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, and Owls from all over the world.EDUCATION into the amazing world of Raptors, their biology, conservation and the ancient art of Falconry.HAWK WALKS which are a once in a life time opportunity to interact with some of nature's top predators. Guided and instructed by experienced Falconers, this hour long 'Walk with a Hawk' through hazel woodland and across Burren limestone pavement is tailor made for anybody seeking a totally unique experience.
The centre is staffed by knowledgable and friendly people. The birds are well-kept and in great condition. Toilets (importantly!) also clean. There's a shop with a good collection and also a farm shop with local produce. The bird show is informative and the staff clearly engaged very much in conservation: staff are also very much on hand and welcome questions. In the show we saw, volunteers were allowed to have a hawk fly to their fist which was done as part of the show very well indeed. We loved it, and I am certain fellow visitors did too. It was lovely to see handlers so clearly interested in conservation and bird welfare. Very well done.
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Entry: FREE (Contributions gratefully accepted in our donations box. All our staff are volunteers. ) Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells Heritage Centre & Pump Room is Ireland's only remaining spa. Visit our Award Winning Exhibition on the history of spas, the discovery of the mineral wells in Lisdoonvarna, the scientists who wrote about the health-giving qualities of our waters, the growth of Lisdoonvarna into a Victorian Spa Resort, and how Lisdoonvarna became the venue for Ireland's premier MatchMaking Festival. Why not try our health-giving Sulphur Water Tasting from our Pump Room? Coach parties, families, hikers and dogs welcome!
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Discover Doolin Cave, an extraordinary underground caving experience in the Burren, County Clare. Take a fully guided tour of one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions, and go over 200 feet under the limestone of the Burren landscape. Travel back in time over 350 million years and see how the Burren was formed. You’ll journey through a system of passages before emerging in a large chamber which is home to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the Great Stalactite - which was once beautifully described as “the palest gleam in the darkest deep”. It is the longest free-hanging stalactite in the northern hemisphere! At 7.3 metres long and weighing an estimated 10 tonnes, it naturally suspends from the cave ceiling like a chandelier. It is hard to believe that this enormous calcite formation was formed from a single drop of water over hundreds of thousands of years. Take the opportunity to experience the third-largest stalactite in the world, on a Doolin Cave Tour!
Doolin caves are a real treat. Perfect for a rainy day. The guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the caves, it made the experience really interesting and fun. The stalactite is a must see. Unbelievable to see it up close. The history of it is extraordinary and to be able to travel safely into caves that are over 250,000 years old is amazing. Well done doolin caves for bringing this to the public.
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Come explore the Aran Islands and cruise below the iconic Cliffs of Moher with Doolin2Aran Ferries. This company is owned by the Garrihy family, who have been fishing and sailing in Doolin since 1968. The original Cliffs Of Moher cruise company, we are also the largest ferry company operating between Doolin and the Aran Islands. Our new flagship, the Star of Doolin, launched in June 2018, is the fastest ship on the Wild Atlantic Way. Sailings operate from March to November. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
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Free Admission. Open daily all year. Working factory. Free Film. Gardens. Shop. The Burren Perfumery is located in the heart of the Burren in County Clare and is Ireland's longest-established perfume house. Since opening its doors 43 years ago, the Perfumery has drawn inspiration from the flora and beauty of the Burren landscape to create its signature scents, which are hand-blended and bottled on the Perfumery's premises. Today, the Burren Perfumery creates its artisan range, which includes hand-crafted soaps, certified organic creams and candles, using the very best natural and organic ingredients sourced from all around the world. Visitors are welcome to come along and experience the Burren Perfumery first-hand. A busy working factory, visitors are welcome free-of-charge and all-year-round to check out its home and hub in Carron, County Clare. Open from 9am to 7pm in the Summer and from 10am to 5pm in the Winter, visitors can observe the Perfumery team members as they go about their daily work in the Manufacturing Workshops and browse the Perfumery's products and offerings in its Gift Shop. For visitors interested in gaining some insight into just how special and spectacular the Burren's natural offerings are, a beautiful, locally-shot short film (free of charge) featuring the unique local flora and landscape of the Burren truly sets the scene. The Perfumery's Tea Rooms, which are open Summer-long, offer an opportunity to relax and unwind over a selection of freshly baked organic cakes, garden soups, tea, herbal teas and coffee, while visitors can also meander through and enjoy the Perfumery's organic show Garden.
It's well worth following either GPS or the Perfumery's own website to find this off-the-beaten path gem. Even if you get a little lost along the way or aren't sure if you're "there" yet, hang in there, as it's well worth the quest to find it. Once you're there, you can enjoy wonderfully fresh breads, soups, salads, and more either indoors or out on a small patio. You also can buy an amazing number of herb teas, soaps, sachets, and, of course, perfumes that are one-of-a-kind mementoes. Even if things were still busy during our late-lunch visit, service was still friendly and quick in the cafe. In addition to enjoying a delicious carrot soup, we had an artfully arranged plate of salads accompanied by incredibly fresh and tasty breads (see photo). All in all, this was well worth a special visit, the kind of place that will stay in your mind long after you've returned home.
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Welcome aboard The Doolin Ferry Co. with Bill O'Brien & Family, the Original Ferry Company Est.1970. We look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary with you this year! Enjoy an iconic journey on the Wild Atlantic Way to the Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher. Spend a day or two immersing yourself in Irish Island Culture, or just take our magical one hour Cruise along the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Travel on our new fast ferry fleet the 'Aran Islands Express' & 'Doolin Express'. We offer the fastest crossing to Inis Oírr in only 15 minutes, and to Inis Mór in 35 minutes! The Doolin Express also is the only ferry with 'State of the Art' anti sea sickness technology for a smoother crossing! We have several sailing options daily and operate from March to October, reservations recommended. Our family and crew look forward to taking you on an unforgettable journey along the Wild Atlantic Way! Fáilte ar bord The Doolin Ferry Co.
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