Walking Trails
There are seven way-marked walking trails in the Burren National Park. The walks vary from a short forty minute loop walk to a three hour walk over limestone mountains. Details of each of the walks are outlined below and a Walking Trail Map is available for download (JPEG 1.64MB) and in the National Park Information Point in Corofin. Two trails start from Slieve Carran (Keelhilla Nature Reserve) and five trails start from Gortlecka Crossroads (Mullaghmor Crossroads). Each of the trails are signposted with colour coded arrows. The trails traverse a limestone landscape which can often be uneven, with loose rocks and steep in places so care must be taken. For trail advice you can contact us at the Information Point by telephone, email, post or in person.
Green Arrow Route (Nature Trail)
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 2km
Time: 40 mins
Climb: 20m
Orange Route (Knockaunroe Turlough)
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 1.3km
Time: 30 mins
Climb: 20m
Green Route (Mullaghmor Return)
Grade: Very Difficult Remote/Upland
Distance: 4.3km
Time: 2hrs 20mins
Climb: 140m
Blue Route (Mullaghmor Loop)
Grade: Very Difficult Remote/Upland
Distance: 5.5km
Time: 2hrs 30mins
Climb: 140m
Red Route (Mullaghmor Traverse)
Grade: Very Difficult Remote/Upland
Distance: 5km
Time: 2hrs 40mins
Climb: 140m
Brown Route (Slieve Carran)
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 2.5km
Time: 1hr 30mins
Climb: 30m
Yellow Route (Slieve Carran)
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 2km
Time: 1hr
Climb: 20m
For further information on trail categories see Irish Trails