Key Information
The Burren
| Type | Karst Landscape |
| Area | 130,966 acres |
| Places to See | Alladie Cliffs, Mullaghmore Hill, Aillwee Cave |
Learning Point
- The Burren is a karst landscape, that looks like it is from a different planet, and yet is the home to a diverse collection of life that thrives in the seemingly barren terrain.
- As a National Park and part of a larger Geopark, the Burren contains a number of interesting locations and places to explore.
Project
- Draw the landscape of the Burren.
- Overview
- Mullaghmore Hill
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Location
| Located in | Ireland, Europe |
Fun Facts
- The Burren contains many different plants and animals, even though the terrain is very sparse.
- The stone formations in the Burren are made of limestones, sandstones, mudstones and siltstones.
- Some parts of the Burren formed while humans have been around, and we can find evidence of humans living in the area for a long time.
- There are many caves, such as Aillwee Cave, and many cliffs, such as Ailladie cliffs, that show the interesting formations that come from the karst landscape.
- There are few rivers seen in the Burren as they often end up draining into the ground and disappearing from sight.
Past Lessons
| 28 | July 4, 2022 | (North America) |
| 202 | June 16, 2026 | (North America) |