Electric Bike Self-Guided Tour: Historical Sites Exploration in Burren Co Clare
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17 Ratings
Kilfenora
Explore the historical sites of Burren Co Clare on a self-guided electric bike tour. Enjoy the stunning landscape and let the bike do the work while you discover ancient ring forts and archaeological gems.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations - cafe and visitor centre, also possible to visit the fort itself for an admission fee
- Poulnabrone Dolmen - dolmen from 3500 BC, free entry
- Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses - 12th century high crosses and cathedral; St Fachnan’s holy well
What's Included
- Top of the range Kalkhoff Electric Bike
- Helmet included for safety
- High-visibility jacket provided
- Lock to secure your bike
- Pannier bag for personal storage
- Detailed route instructions
- Maps to guide your journey
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Pick up from other locations
- Entry to Caherconnell Ring Fort and Sheepdog Demonstrations
Additional Information
The Burren, a stunning Irish landscape, is best traversed by electric bike. Surmount the hills and defy the winds as you journey through this beautifully historic region on an unguided tour. The electric bike handles the workload, leaving you free to marvel at the striking lunar-like scenery and abundant historical sites, including Poulnabrone Dolmen, ancient ring forts, and archaeological treasures. Depending on your start time, you have between 3 and 8 hours to complete the excursion at your own pace. The latest acceptable return time is 5.30 pm.
- Minimum age is 14 years or height of 5 foot or 1m52
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- maximum weight of participants is 120Kg or 265lbs
Location
Kilfenora
The Burren Hub is in the main square in Kilfenora, across the street from the Burren Centre tea rooms and gift shop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Neilrh5882id
Sep 14, 2023
The best way to see the Burren! - A fantastic day cycling around the Burren. Janet convinced us not to take our originally planned route and offered one more off the beaten track where we got to see a lot more of the Burren itself. Thank you Janet!
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Macmama23
Aug 7, 2023
Fantastic way to see The Burren! - This was amazing! My husband and I had such a great time - we booked a trip on a week when our 3 tween-agers were at camp but they easily could have done this trip (and we actually ended up finding a different ebike tour to take them on in a different part of Ireland closer to our home base and they LOVED it). We opted for the self-guided trip just because of scheduling but would have loved to have taken one of Janet's guided tours. As it was, she gave us great suggestions of where to go - definitely go to Caherconnell! The equipment was awesome - I usually hate biking in the rain back home but with the ebikes I just had a permanent grin the whole time!
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Karen
Jul 5, 2023
A favorite activity in our trip - This was an uncomparable opportunity to get into the Burren, so much better than any bus tour or drive-by. The equipment was top notch so the hills were no problem for us even tho we are "old." The support from the vendor was great; they even including a first aid kit in the saddlebag.
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Susan_v
Jul 28, 2022
We had a wonderful ride... - We had a wonderful ride through The Burren. Janet was great - she made sure we knew the tricks of an e-bike, handed us helmets and high viz jackets and mapped out our route. I’d do the trip again in a heartbeat!
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Tvowexford
Jul 20, 2022
Highly Recommend!!!! - The self guided tour on the electric bike was fantastic. The bikes are so easy to cycle they simply glide alone with very little effort. It's a great way to get the full Burren experience ie, the smells and sounds of this beautiful unique part of Clare.
Janet gave us very detailed easy to follow maps and recommend what to see and where to stop for lunch.
Next time we're definitely taking the bikes out for the whole day!!!
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Anne_p
May 31, 2022
Fun trip - We did the shorter 24 km eBike self tour. We enjoyed the scenery and the bikes made it very easy for our group of 23 year old to 59 year old.
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Explorer232210
Oct 17, 2021
Burren Ewhizz tour - A thoroughly enjoyable tour taking in The Burren. Bikes were easy to use. We did 34 kilometers in about 3 hours.
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Johnkq9999cs
Sep 3, 2021
Stunning views, easy riding - The roads suggested by Janet were lightly traveled, so one could enjoy the scenery. The hills were easily handled with the help of the electric motor.
The bike was well maintained, and a higher level than expected. 8 speed internal gear hub, motor mounted near the bottom bracket, hydraulic brakes, torque sensor to control assistance. Battery capacity was adequate for a day's ride.
Map was provided with clear directions, and attractions were highlighted.
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281seamusm
Aug 9, 2021
Great fun and great bikes - Great service and great bikes. Janet was very knowledgeable and gave us great advice on where we should visit and the routes we should take. A brilliant day on the electric bikes
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Keosar
Jul 17, 2021
If you want to cycle the Burren you need to go here - Brilliant Tour, Janet set up the bikes for us and plotted a route on quiet country lanes so that we could safely get to the main attractions of the Burren. She even gave advice on where we could stop along the way, cafés, etc.
Overall we had a great day out and would recommend kilfenora as the ideal spot to begin your cycling tour of the Burren.
The G Whizz shop is nicely stocked with books and postcards of the area, Janet even had stamps. Very impressed.
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