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The Lahinch area offers plenty of activities for all tastes. You'll find some ideas on this page, but there is much more to do. (Further links in the text and below)
Exploring
the Burren
The Burren plateau
of North-West Clare is internationally famous because of its
beautiful limestone landscapes and the remarkable flora of the
region as well as its rich archaeological heritage.It is the finest
example of a karstic terrain in Ireland, with a full assemblage of the curious
landforms and subterranean drainage systems that characterise these limestone
terrains.The
Burren
offer an abundant diversity of flowers and plants,
never planted by man.The area also hosts 70 wedge-tombs (the most famous of them being
Poulnabrone), ring forts, caves
(most notable Aillwee
Cave ) castles
( Leamenagh Castle)
and a network of field walls
and hut circles You can drive in and around the
Burrens several roads, but the only way to really
experience it is by foot! The green roads
are the old
Burren roads and are perfect to
explore this landscape on short and long walks. The Burren Display centre in Kilfenora
gives you an insight into the mysteries
of the region.
Golfing
The 2 golf courses in Lahinch are famous among golfers from all over the world. Other courses are not far away - Gort, Spanish Point, Doonbeg, Ennis, Kilkee & Kilrush to name just a few...
Fishing
There are numerous fishing
lakes and rivers in the area. Click here to find out more about fishing in North Clare. The area is also noted for rock and beach fishing in the Atlantic. Fishing Trips can be arranged from Liscannor harbour.
Swimming and Surfing
Lahinch Beach is famous with surfers and swimmers alike - and just 10 minutes away! Good surfing is also possible further down to the South, near Spanish Point and in Doughmore Bay, Doonbeg.
Birdwatching
Birdwatchers from near and far flock to the West of Clare which has an international reputation for the numbers of rare species that pass through these parts. The Cliffs of Moher offer excellent views of breeding seabirds
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