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 square kilometres (200 sq mi), within the circle made by the villages of Lisdoonvarna, Corofin, Gort and Kinvara. [3]

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 landscape, which features clints and grikes that stand out proudly on its grey limestone pavement.

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.

5 days ago · 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 has been referred to as fertile rock, internationally famous for its landscape and unique flora.

Feb 9, 2021 · The Burren is renowned across the world for its beautiful limestone landscapes, rich archaeological history, and immense wealth of flora. The rocks that make up the Burren were formed between 359 and 299 million years ago.

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 that grow surprisingly alongside Mediterranean species.

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!

Apr 10, 2024 · Explore the Burren National Park, Ireland's smallest yet most interesting national park of 1,500 hectares of karstic plateau between north Clare and south Galway.

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 major river delta, migration and collision of continents, the expansion and contraction of the polar ice caps and last but not least, the rain that sweeps in from ...

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 with the UNESCO Global Geopark to ensure the sustainable development of communities, environment, and heritage.