Burren Bus Links Attractions
A new hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus service connecting towns, villages and top visitor attractions across North and West Clare has been officially launched.
The free Burren and Cliffs Explorer is a joint initiative of Clare County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), supported by Fáilte Ireland, and is available for online bookings.
Running as a pilot project from May 1 to August 31 — with the possibility of an extension into September — the service links destinations including Ballyvaughan, Corofin, Carran, Kilfenora, Doolin, Liscannor and Lahinch. It also stops at key hubs like Lisdoonvarna and Miltown Malbay, where free parking is available.
Passengers have easy access to some of the region’s best-known attractions, with the service stopping off at the Burren National Park, the Cliffs of Moher Experience, Aillwee Burren Experience, Poulnabrone, Michael Cusack Heritage Centre, The Burren Visitor Centre and Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD commented:
“I am delighted to support this collaboration between the NPWS and Clare County Council, which supports the Department’s vision of developing Corofin as a gateway to the Burren National Park. The new shuttle service will assist in providing a more sustainable model for accessing the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, which will have benefits in terms of the environment and biodiversity, and at the same time providing a transport alternative for visitors and local communities.”
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