Activities in The Burren
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Doolin Cave
The Doolin area is popular with cavers. A little over 1km north of Roadford you’ll find Doolin Cave, which boasts an enormous stalactite that looks like a giant squid. The main entrance is at the Fisherstreet Potholes; tour times vary by season.
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Doolin Ferry
Doolin Ferry.
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Cliffs of Moher
One of the most enjoyable ways to pass your time in Doolin is by walking the windswept country. Tracks and paths radiate in all directions; the Cliffs of Moher are 6km south.
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Cliffs of Moher Cruises
Offers combined Aran Islands trips with Cliffs of Moher cruises on the Jack B.
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Burren Guided Walks & Hikes
Longtime guide Mary Howard leads groups on a variety of itineraries.
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Burren Wild
John Connolly offers a broad range of walks (from €10) and packages.
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Doolin Ferries
Offers frequent sailings to the islands and the cliffs.
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O’Brien Line
Offers cliff cruises.
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Doolin Ferries
Offers sailings to the islands and the cliffs on the Happy Hooker.
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Cliffs of Moher Cruises
Offers combined Aran Islands trips with Cliffs of Moher cruises on the Jack B.
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Spa Well
At the southern end of town is a spa well, with a sulphur spring, a Victorian pumphouse and an agreeable, wooded setting. The iron, sulphur, magnesium and iodine in the water are supposed to be good for rheumatic and glandular complaints. Closer to the centre, you can drink the water, even if it's not exactly a vintage wine-tasting experience. Look for a trail beside the Roadside Tavern that runs 400m down to two wells by the river. One is high in sulphur, the other iron. Mix and match for a cocktail of minerals.
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Heart of Burren Walks
Local Burren author Tony Kirby leads walks and archaeology hikes.
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Caves
The Doolin area is popular with cavers. The Fisherstreet Potholes are nearby, and Poll na gColm, 5km northeast of Lisdoonvarna, is Ireland's longest cave, with more than 12km of mapped passageways; see www.cavingireland.org for more details. A little over 1km north of Roadford you'll find Doolin Cave, which boasts an enormous stalactite that looks like a giant squid. The main entrance is at the Fisherstreet Potholes; tour times vary by season.
The rocks to the north of Doolin Harbour are honeycombed with an unusual system of undersea caves called the Green Holes of Doolin. They're the longest known undersea caves in temperate waters. Nondivers can look (with care) into…
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Burren Wild Tours
John Connolly offers a broad range of walks and packages.
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Burren Hill Walks
'Gentle' walks visit historic sites while enjoying geologic and floral oddities.
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