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Limestone pavement on the Burren, County Clare
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Clare & Limerick — cliffs, karst and the Shannon

The BurrenClare53.0330° N, 9.1300° W

The Cliffs of Moher, the limestone plain of the Burren and the estuary where the Shannon meets the sea. The most-visited stretch of the west coast, with far more to it than the famous viewpoint.

Co. ClareCo. Limerick

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Limestone pavement on the Burren, County Clare
Area · Co. Clare

The Burren

North Clare’s Burren is a 15,000-hectare karst landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark. It features dense flora, the Burren Way trail, and the Poulnabrone dolmen.

Free to walk.· Allow A half day for a short walk; a multi-day trip for the Burren Way.
The Cliffs of Moher rising from the Atlantic off the west coast of County Clare
Headland · Co. Clare

The Cliffs of Moher

Two kilometres of cliff dropping 214 metres into the Atlantic above Doolin. The most visited natural site in Ireland, best experienced by walking the rough coast path below the famous viewpoints.

Access to the cliffs is free; the visitor centre is ticketed.· Allow 2–3 hours for the coast path; an hour or two for the viewpoint.

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