The Burren is one of the most famous and unique geological sites in Western Europe. In the area known as the High Burren, further east, the shale cover has been completely removed. Here the karst scenery is at its most spectacular. Large closed depressions exist and caves are known at Kilcorney, Carran and Caherconnell.
Accommodation is plentiful in the area as it is a popular tourist region.
Details from Bord Failte, Head Office, Baggot Street Bridge, Dublin 2. Pubs are plentiful and widespread but Hylands Hotel in Ballyvaughan, P. J. O'Donoghues in Fanore, the Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna and McGann's and O'Connor's in Doolin are the most regularly frequented by cavers.