Burren Way
Clare, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Clare, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 60.8 mi (97.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,233 ft (1,595 m)
- Est. Time
- 22 hr 15 min
- High point
- 971 ft (296 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Lahinch Beach 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sightseeing Cliffs of Moher South 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Moher Tower 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sightseeing Cliffs of Moher North 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from start
- Attraction: The Cliffs of Moher 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13 mi (21 km) from start
- Attraction: O'Brien's Tower 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Peak: Knockardakin 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from start
- Cave: Fisherstreet Pot 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Aille River Hostel Campsite 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Visitor center 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
- Cave: (Poulomega ?) 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from start
- Cave: Pollnagree 24.6 mi (39.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Dermot & Grania's Bed 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Burren Way
How long is Burren Way?
Burren Way is 60.8 mi (97.8 km) long. Most people take about 22 hr 15 min. It climbs 5,233 ft (1,595 m) in total, up to a high point of 971 ft (296 m).
How hard is Burren Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Burren Way?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Burren Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 17.7 mi (28.4 km), 17.7 mi (28.4 km).
Is Burren Way shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Burren Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Burren Way?
Vauntinis, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Lahinch Surf Shop, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Burren Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap