Burren Hill Walks Guided Tour
Shane Connolly

Corkscrew Hill
Ballyvaughan
Co. Clare
Ireland

Phone/Fax: +353-65-7077168
Mobile: +353-88-2654810

Email: burrenhillwalks@eircom.net

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If you want to see one of the most dramatic geological landscapes close up, the Burren Hill Walks Guided Tour is for you.

With an ample amount of wit and wisdom, Shane will take you high above the coastline of County Clare and provide you you with an experience you will never forget.

Shane Connolly is a native of the Burren. His farm is actually in it.

He has a diploma in Archaeology from the National University of Ireland, Galway and a diploma in Local and Regional Studies from University College Cork.

Shane is also qualified with a certificate in Agribusiness and followed that on to complete a degree in Business Studies and he is a cattle and sheep farmer at Corkscrew Hill, Ballyvaughan.

An experienced guide and walking leader in the Burren, Shane enjoys good conversation and a laugh. His interests include place names, stone wall construction and folklore.

Tours Offered

Archaeology & History Tours

These walks examine the archaeological sites in their historical and natural settings.

The Burren contains megalithic dolmens and cairns. bronze age cooking sites, Celtic ring forts, medieval church sites and castles, ancient field systems and routeways, vernacular architecture and holy wells of the recent past.

This cultural landscape is a result of the physical landscape and the history of Ireland so it leaves behind sites and an oral tradition.

There are many walks to choose from, each with it's own mixture of sites and content. These tours suit all age groups and time requirements.

Wilderness Treks

These treks are off the beaten track across isolated regions within the Burren.

Walking takes place over panoramic views which give a sense of peace and timelessness to the explorer.

The Burren hides it's best scenery from most visitors. Some walks follow ancient routeways and natural contour lines to the roof of the Burren or into secret valleys and depressions.

These treks are at varied times and of varied lengths and walkers will need to bring proper footwear and rain gear.

Tailor made Tours

Tours and walks can be designed to meet specific interest needs, time requirements and energy levels.

There is never enough time to explore the Burren so why not discuss how you want to go about it and what you would like from your visit.