The Burren (/ ˈ b ʌr ə n / BURR-ən; Irish: Boirinn, meaning 'rocky district') [1] is a karst/glaciokarst landscape centred in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland. [2] It measures around 530 …

Oct 17, 2024 · The Burren is a unique karst landscape that formed over 325 million years ago in a tropical sea. Shaped by glaciers and erosion, the Burren is well known from its striking …

The vast, moon-like Burren in County Clare is one of Ireland's most compelling landscapes. Here, cool grey rock etched with crevices and cracks tumbles down to the wild blue Atlantic Ocean.

Apr 2, 2025 · The Burren National Park, covering 1,800 hectares in the southeastern corner of the Burren in County Clare, draws its name from the Irish boíreann, or rocky place. But the Burren …

There is the natural beauty of the 330 million years old limestone pavements and the rugged Cliffs of Moher, and there is splendour in the vast array of flora, including Arctic and Alpine flowers …

The Burren has internationally renowned caves, award-winning Burren Food Trail, Island Ferries and Cliff Cruises, Interpretative Centres and excellent accommodation that all work together …

Aug 10, 2022 · This is your Essential Guide to the UNESCO Geopark of the Burren. Famed for its unique geology, archeology & amazing biodiversity. It is a must-visit!

Oct 17, 2024 · Covering an area of around 130 sq kilometres, the Burren is home to a vast and varied landscape, characterized by huge slabs of rock known as Karst. The following Burren …

The landscape of the Burren has been shaped by geological forces for hundreds of millions of years. The story begins in a tropical sea near the equator, includes the development of a …

Burren National Park (Irish: Páirc Náisiúnta Bhoirne) [2] is one of eight national parks in Ireland managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. It covers a small part of the Burren , a …