The National Parks and Wildlife Service has confirmed return of a free shuttle bus service to the Burren National Park for the summer season.
The Burren National Park is situated on the southeastern side of the Burren, in north Co. Clare. To access the park, from Corofin, take the R476 to Kilnaboy. In Kilnaboy, take the right turn (L1112) before the ruined church. Approximately 5 kilometres along this road you will reach a crossroads.
While there is a small lay-by just before this crossroads on the right that can accommodate some cars, we advise visitors to avail of the free Park and Ride service from Corofin during the summer months. Then on foot, turn right, along Crag Road, and the Burren National Park lands are on your left. This is a public road so be careful of traffic.
From today until August, the shuttle bus service will operate from the Burren National Park Information Point in Corofin to the trailhead at Gortlecka Cross near Kilnaboy in the National Park. This service provides a convenient and more sustainable travel option to visitors wishing to explore the scenic way-marked walking trails found within the park, where parking is limited.
The bus will run 14 times a day, seven days a week, with the first bus leaving Corofin at 9.30am and the last bus returning from the park at 5.15pm.
Experienced guides also offer free guided tours in the park covering such topics as Burren flora, fauna and geology.
For enquires on guided tours and bus times, please phone the Burren National Park Information Point in Corofin at 065 6827693 or make contact by email.
*This service runs on a first come, first served basis. Seats on the bus cannot be reserved
*Visitors are advised to use this service where possible as parking in the park is limited