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Activities
Golf
Clare has 11 golf courses ranging from world - renowned seaside
links to parkland courses, providing a variety of challenges to
any handicap. Most are playable all year round.
The 18-hole championship course at Lahinch has the "Klondyke"
and the "Dell" holes, numbered among the most famous in golf.
There are numerous pitch & putt courses in the area, including
a spectacular course right here in Doolin:
Doolin
Pitch and Putt.
Walking
Tony Kirby offers guided walks through the Burren National Park. This is one of the last great uncontaminated landscapes in Ireland. The walk features commentaries on the wildflowers, limestone pavement, archaeology, farming, wildlife and folklore of the region. It includes the geological icon of the region (Mullaghmore hill), herds of feral goats, a large turlough or seasonal lake, great “wallscapes” (networks of drystone walls) and the world-renowned Burren mélange of Arctic, Alpine and Mediterranean. Heart of Burren Walks
Fishing
Doolin and the beaches of north Clare are great spots for shore angling for pollock, bass and mackerel.
Deep sea fishing is also popular in the region.
Boats can be chartered from Liscannor Bay and Miltown Malbay.
Sailing and Watersports
The beaches of Clare are ideal for surfing and swimming, whilst River Ocean Kayak, based in Ballyvaughan
offer sea kyaking tuition and trips of varying lengths.
Ballyvaughan harbour offers pleasure craft
including an expanding sailing fleet and is a starting point for boat trips to
the islands.
The clean clear waters off the Atlantic coast are perfect snorkelling and scuba
diving. A little further afield, there are shark, skate and tope to test the
mettle of the deep sea enthusiast. Scuba diving is available in Doolin.
Horse Riding
Ireland's traditional preoccupation with horses and horseriding is particularly
evident throughout the Shannon region.
Trail riding and treking are available in nearby Lisdoonvarna:
Mountain
View HorseRiding
Cycling
The wide-open spaces and the burren hills are also ideal for cycling, with bike rental outlets in many towns including Doolin.
Cruising
The Aran Islands, one of the last outposts of Gaelic civilisation where Irish is still the spoken language, are ony 30 minutes by Ferry from Doolin.
Cliffs of Moher Cruises offer ferries to the Aran Islands and
tours along the 6 miles of cliffs with opportunities to view all
the different species that make this unique place their home.
www.mohercruises.com
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