Kenny’s Cross/Gortlecka
Burren National Park Trailhead at Kenny’s Cross/Gortlecka
Kenny’s Cross/Gortlecka is situated in the Burren National Park approximately 8km northwest of the Burren Information Point in Corofin. At this point you will find the trailheads for several waymarked trails of varying lengths and difficulties. The red, blue and green trails offer hikes over rugged terrain that take between 2.5 and 3.5 hours to complete and which all bring you to the top of the spectacular Mullaghmore hill. The orange and white trails offer shorter easy to moderate walks of 30 minutes to just under an hour. All of these trails take visitors through classic Burren habitats such as limestone pavement, stunning species rich grasslands, turloughs, ash/woodland, hazel scrub, cliffs and fen. The Burren National Park is the perfect place to experience the unique and diverse flora, fauna and geology of the Burren.
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Corofin
Burren National Park Information Point
The best way to experience the National Park is to firstly visit the Burren National Park Information Point in the village of Corofin and then take the bus which departs from just outside. At the Information Point, you can speak with our experienced guides to find the best things to see and do, get advice on hiking routes or pick up a map of the Walking Trails. The Information Point also offers an audio visual display of the geology and management of the Burren National Park or check out of bulletin board to see what flowers are in bloom as well as other wildlife sightings. Our guided will also be happy to advise you on forthcoming events or book you in for a free guided walk. There are also toilet facilities available at this location.
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Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre
If you are interested in tracing your roots why not visit the longest established genealogy centre in Ireland situated in Corofin village upstairs from the Burren National Park Information Point. The Genealogy Centre houses the most comprehensive collection of records for Co. Clare. Their highly informed and experienced staff can provide you with an outline of steps and source material to assist you in researching your family tree and can also compile an in-depth family history report. For more information, click here!
Bofey Quinns Bar & Restaurant
This family-run restaurant caters for families, with traditional music every Thursday to Saturday night. There is also a large outdoor beer garden. Enjoy delicious food, including locally sourced sirloin steak, fresh fish from Doolin, burgers, pizza, and lamb stew. They also offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and special lunch offers.
Limestone Yoga
Operated by Colette Nagle, a qualified 500 hour Vinyasa flow Yoga Teacher, Pregnancy Yoga Teacher, Mother and Baby Yoga, Baby Massage Instructor, Children’s Yoga, and Teen Yoga Instructor together with her husband, Oliver. Limestone Yoga is open all year round in a safe environmentally friendly Yoga studio and retreat centre.
Dysart O’Dea Castle (3km from Corofin)
Dysert O’Dea Castle in County Clare is a former stronghold of the O’Dea clan. A 15th century tower house badly damaged by Cromwell’s forces in 1651. It was restored and reopened in 1986 and now houses an extensive museum, audio visual presentation and various fascinating exhibitions.
The Farmyard
The Farmyard is an educational haven offering people the opportunity to reconnect with nature. Activities include milking a cow, churning butter, farm walks or walks through the Burren, shearing a sheep, brown bread making, Irish dancing or Team challenges such as gathering the sheep, wellie throwing, archery and much more. The Farmyard is equipped with modern state of the art indoor and outdoor facilities. These include tea rooms where lunch options are available once arranged.
