Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures in the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark

Limestone Pavements, Atlantic Cliffs, and Ireland’s Wild West

A UNESCO Global Geopark where geology, heritage, and walking trails meet in County Clare.

The Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, recognised in 2011, is one of Ireland’s most unique and celebrated landscapes for walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Stretching across County Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way, it combines the dramatic Atlantic cliffs of Moher with the otherworldly limestone pavements of the Burren uplands. Here, rare wildflowers bloom in rocky fissures, prehistoric tombs stand among stone walls, and trails lead to some of Ireland’s most unforgettable viewpoints.

Walking in the Geopark offers a journey through both natural wonder and cultural heritage — from the sweeping Atlantic outlooks of the Cliffs of Moher to the karst hills of Mullaghmore and the quiet limestone valleys that shelter ancient monuments.

County: Clare

Featured Trails

Mullaghmore Loop
A 6 km circuit around the limestone peak of Mullaghmore, offering panoramic views across the Burren’s karst pavements and valleys.

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk
A dramatic 20 km trail along the cliff edge from Liscannor to Doolin, with Atlantic panoramas and seabird colonies.

Slieve Carran Nature Reserve
Loop walks through limestone hills, caves, and archaeological sites, with rare wildflowers in spring and summer.

Lough Gealáin Loop
A family-friendly trail beside the lake, combining wildflower meadows with classic Burren limestone scenery.

Black Head Loop
A challenging coastal and upland route linking Fanore with the lunar-like landscapes of the Burren hills.

Adventure Highlights

• The Cliffs of Moher — towering 214 m above the Atlantic.
• Mullaghmore — the Burren’s iconic limestone peak.
• Poulnabrone Dolmen — a 5,000-year-old portal tomb.
• Rare flora — Mediterranean and alpine species side by side.
• Burren villages — Lisdoonvarna, Ballyvaughan, and Kilfenora with heritage and culture.
• UNESCO Global Geopark — geology, archaeology, and sustainable tourism combined.