What to do in and around Doolin
Walking
The only way to really experience the Burren is by foot! The green roads are the old Burren cattle tracks and are perfect to explore this landscape on short and long walks. The Burren Way never fails to captivate its visitors. The jagged terrain of this uniquely beautiful part of Ireland and the majestic Cliffs of Moher (views to the Aran Islands) are two of the delights of this wonderful ramble amongst hills and turloughs between the Burren National Park, Ballyvaughan and Lahinch. Guided Burren walks are available in the area.
Cycling
Burren way mountainbike tours offer exciting guided Mountain Bike tours throughout the Burren and County Clare's spectacular region exploring the history, the culture and the landscape, one trail at a time!
Swimming & Surfing
The beach in Lahinch (20 min. away) is famous for the excellent surfing conditions. It is also a great beach for swimming, as is the beach in Fanore, 25 min. along the coast to the North. Seaworld Swimming Pool & Aquarium in Lahinch is the ideal getaway for the whole family on a rainy day.
Golfing
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. Other 18-hole courses in the region include, Gort, Dromoland, Bodyke, Ennis, Woodstock, Shannon, Kilkee, Kilrush, Doonbeg, Galway Bay and Connemara Golf Club in Oughterard. Spanish Point has a 9 hole course, as does Portumna. The following are par-three golf courses: Rosshill Golf Course at Roscam, Ennis, Kilrush, Liscannor, Sixmilebridge, Lisdoonvarna and Lahinch.
Angling
Sea Angling Boats can be chartered in Liscannor, 10 mins. to the south. Doolin is a good spot for shore angling, mainly for for pollock, bass and mackerel.
Traditional Music
Doolin, world renowned for traditional music, offers a festival not to be missed: the Micho Russell Memorial Festival takes place in February each year. The Pubs in Doolin are famous worldwide for the traditional music sessions, and Set dancers go to Kilfenora, home of the Kilfenora Ceili Band!