We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

Kate will guide this walk.

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We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

Paul will guide this walk.

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We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

This longer walk allows a deeper dive into the origins of the Burren, human history, religious beliefs and traditions. It also allows more time to identify more plants and wildflowers. The extended walk includes more mature hazel woodland and a couple of real surprises as well!

Kate will guide this walk.

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We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

This longer walk allows a deeper dive into the origins of the Burren, human history, religious beliefs and traditions. It also allows more time to identify more plants and wildflowers. The extended walk includes more mature hazel woodland and a couple of real surprises as well!

Paul will guide this walk.

The post Explore the Burren appeared first on Burren Walks.

We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

Paul will guide this walk.

The post Introduction to the Burren appeared first on Burren Walks.

We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

Kate will guide this walk.

The post Introduction to the Burren appeared first on Burren Walks.

We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

Kate will guide this walk.

The post Introduction to the Burren appeared first on Burren Walks.

We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

This longer walk allows a deeper dive into the origins of the Burren, human history, religious beliefs and traditions. It also allows more time to identify more plants and wildflowers. The extended walk includes more mature hazel woodland and a couple of real surprises as well!

Paul will guide this walk.

The post Explore the Burren appeared first on Burren Walks.

We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will also be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship dates back way further, into the Celtic pagan era and the Iron Age.

Paul will guide this walk.

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During the walk we will identify the wildflowers of the season. May and June are probably the best time of the year when most of the iconic Burren wildflowers are in bloom. While orchids start to bloom from late April, the main season for many of the 24 different species of native orchids is June.

We will interpret the landscape and understand the geology. The effects of thousands of years of human habitation on the landscape will also be identified. Our walk includes a visit to an important early-Christian pilgrimage site that still attracts pilgrims to this day. Interestingly, its importance as a place of religious worship predates the arrival of Christianity in the 7th century.

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