The Burren
The Burren is a stark and otherworldly karst limestone landscape in County Clare, Ireland, known for sparse pavements, rich flora, and ancient sites.
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Geography
| Address | The Burren, County Clare, IrelandThe Burren |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Western Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Atlantic |
| Country | Ireland |
| County | Clare |
| Timezone | EuropeDublin |
| Latitude | 53.017 |
| Longitude | -9.115 |
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7:59 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Burren is one of Ireland’s most distinctive and dramatic landscapes, a vast karst area of exposed limestone that covers about 380 square kilometers in north-west County Clare. Characterized by rippled pavements, deep clefts, and minimal soil, it appears almost lunar in places. Yet beneath this stark surface lies a rich ecology of plants such as Artemisia pontica and Saxifraga granulata, notable archaeological remains including Caherconnell Stone Fort and early Christian sites, and trails revealing views to Galway Bay and the Slieve Bernagh mountains. Visitors come to walk its paths, observe seasonal flora, discover cultural monuments, and experience the blend of wildnature and human history that defines the region.
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