Please suggest 3 1-day excursions from Doolin. Interested in hiking, history, etc. I’ve already earmarked a boat trip to Inisheer or Inishmore and the Burren (using the RS guidebook), and the Cliffs of Moher (for a 1/2 day). Saving Galway for a transfer day but would appreciate southerly excursion ideas. Thank you.
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Sixteen miles northeast of Doolin is Ailwee Cave where you can take a guided 45-minute tour beneath the Burren. Who knew that bears once roamed Ireland?
visitclare.ie/attractions/the-aillwee-burren-experience
Whether you're on bikes or not, the 38-mile loop from Doolin, north around Black Head Point to the seaside village of Ballyvaughan, a stop at Ailwee, over the aptly-named Corkscrew Hill to Lisdoonvarna and a return to Doolin is a beautiful ride. Lots of Burren history, flora, fauna and geology along the way.