Nature Walks Burren Ireland

Nature Walks
Burren Ireland

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Walking in the Burren
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    Welcome to the Burren !

    Marie Mac Gauran

    Immerse yourself in the magic of the hidden Burren with Marie McGauran, a qualified native Walking Guide who leads heritage, nature and spiritual walks in the Burren National Park. Burren Experience Guided Walks is located southeast of Mullaghmore Mountain, just 4 miles from Corofin, Co. Clare. Having lived her entire life in the shadow of Mullaghmore, Marie offers varied walking experiences, each tailored to suit different needs.

    For those who wish to prolong their stay, our self-catering cottage offers the perfect base for walking in the National Park, be it invigorating or relaxing!
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  • Walks

    The Walks

    The Mullaghmore Experience Walk

    The Mullaghmore Experience Walk
    This exhilarating walk in the Burren National Park will explore natural settings that can only be reached on foot. You will be led up into the mountains, where you will be rewarded with some magnificent views of the surrounding countryside
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    Spiritual Walk

    A Walk Within - a spiritual walk
    Allow your spirit to soar and venture with us into a land of wilderness and beauty. This walk offers you a personal journey inspired by your surroundings and meditational quotes.
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    Stones & Stories walk

    Stones & Stories walk
    An informational and heritage walk of the Burren. Experience its wilderness and gain insight into the past generations who farmed this landscape, where the legacies of our forefathers unfold
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    Please note

    Private walks and group walks are also available.
    It is very important to wear suitable clothing and footwear on our walks as the walks are off road and on rocky terrain. The walks are 2 - 3 hrs long.

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  • Eco

    Our policies

    Ecotourism Ireland is an organisation set up to stimulate the development of ecotourism in Ireland. Its label is approved as the national ecotourism label and it acts as an independent certification and standards authority in Ireland. As members of the Burren Ecotourism Network, we subscribe to the Ecotourism Ireland philosophy.

    Burren Ecotourism Network


    Leave no trace
    Marie is an official Leave No Trace Partner promoting the responsible recreational use of the outdoors. [more...]
    Leave no trace

    About Ecotourism Burren
    We are a group of tourism providers in the Burren Region who have worked together over an extended period to obtain independent ecotourism certification and to promote the Burren as a premier international ecotourism destination. [more...]

    Environmental Policy
    Burren Experience Guided Walks are committed to continuing to improve our environmental performance, minimising our environmental impact in the beautiful area in which we live. We are dedicated to educating the tourist about to the natural environment and local culture. Read more about our policy here...

  • Accommodation

    Mullaghmore Self Catering Accommodation

    Acommodation Burren

    "Eìrì Na Greine" - which is Irish and translates into "The Rising Sun"- is located in the Burren National Park next to Mullaghmore mountain overlooking the Burren landscape. it offers comfortable self catering accommodation for up to 10 people. read more about it here...

  • Galleries

    Image Galleries

    Mullaghmore Walking with The Burren Experience

    Burren Flowers Burren Flowers

    The Burren National Park The Burren

  • Local Info

    Location

    The Burren
    The Burren is located in the North West of Co. Clare on the West Coast of Ireland. For a map of the location and information about how to get to this area
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    More Information

    Links to more information about The Burren and Accommodation in North Clare here...

    Meeting Point for our walks

    Clare Heritage Centre Museum
    Church Street, Corofin
    52.945011 (52° 56' 42.04'' N), -9.062830 (9° 3' 46.19'' W)

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  • Rates

    Rates

    Each Walk is €30 for adults (group rate), children under 12 can join the walk for free once accompanied by a guardian. Private walks by appointment. The walks are 2 hrs long. Tailor made walks are also available.

    Booking

    For Booking a Tour click here

    Terms & Conditions

    For Terms & Conditions click here

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  • Contact

    Contact Us

    On the phone/by text: +353 (0)868219441

    For Booking a Tour click here

    For sending us an email (info@mullaghmore-burren.com) click here

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Ecotourism in the Burren

Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people” (The International Ecotourism Society TIES). Ecotourism focuses on ecologically and socially responsible, nature-based tourism that fosters environmental appreciation and understanding while contributing to the local economy.
Burren Eco Tourism
We are a group of tourism providers in the Burren Region who have worked together over an extended period to obtain independent ecotourism certification and to promote the Burren as a premier international ecotourism destination. We offer visitors opportunities to engage with the protected landscape of the Burren in a manner which is sustainable both in terms of the environment as well as the community. Tourism businesses within the network are committed to local produce, conservation and the community, as well as to continuing high standards of sustainability, and offer a range of accredited, nature-based experiences. Our shared vision is that providing genuine ecotourism travel experiences in the Burren will ensure the sustainable development of its communities, environment and heritage.

When visiting us, you can expect to gain privileged insights and knowledge about the nature and culture of the Burren. You can also be assured that people involved in providing your holiday have adopted environmentally sustainable practices.
Burren Eco Tourism Ireland
BENEFITS OF BURREN ECOTOURISM
- You will have the opportunity to engage with a protected and most unique landscape in a way that is sustainable both for the environment and the local community.
- You can be assured that the business and experience have met a defined environmental and ecotourism standard and has subjected itself to independent scrutiny and monitoring;
- You can be satisfied that the experience is genuine and authentic.
- You will gain a privileged and intimate insight into the nature and culture of the Burren, engaging directly with local people, local heritage and/or local culture;
- The individual personalities you meet and their local knowledge guarantee a unique and authentic experience that is truly representative of the Burren way of life, culture and heritage.
- Because Burren ecotourism providers collaborate with each other on a number of fronts, visitors can rely on excellent local knowledge of other options in the area and can avail of more than one ecotourism experience, even on one trip.
- The environment benefits from active conservation activities e.g beach clean-ups, schools liaison, as well as the financial support and patronage of the ecotourism providers.
- Sustainable travel to the Burren helps preserve the local economy and the ability of the community to live and thrive in the area

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