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Burren National Park

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About this place

Burren National Park (Irish: Páirc Náisiúnta Bhoirne) 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 karst landscape in County Clare. Burren National Park was founded and opened to the public in 1991. It features 1,500 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests. The park is the smallest of Ireland's national parks.

Getting There & Parking

Burren National Park is located in County Clare, roughly 37 km (35 min drive) from Galway and 245 km (3h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 886 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Cashlaungarr (0.2 km away).

Galway37 km
~35 min drive
Limerick63 km
~55 min drive
Dublin245 km
~3h 35m drive
Nearest car park

886 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗
Burren National Park , County Clare , IRELAND 4K

Burren National Park , County Clare , IRELAND 4K

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This National Park in Ireland Feels Like Another Planet: The Burren

This National Park in Ireland Feels Like Another Planet: The Burren

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Discover County Clare, Ireland: The Burren

Discover County Clare, Ireland: The Burren

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