New Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus in Ireland!
It may seem weird to the uninitiated, but seasoned travelers like me LOVE a good Hop-On Hop-Off bus. Seriously. The one in London is chef’s kiss, the Paris bus is just fantastic, the Dublin bus is equally great. I could go on. I usually suggest it to my clients, since it’s just a good orientation—and super cheap, too.
Ireland has just announced a brand new Hop-On Hop-Off bus in a really unique area though: County Clare and all the wild majesty that entails! This new bus is a dream for folks who want to explore the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and a host of other incredible sites.
The bus runs through the end of August with potential extensions into September, and this alone makes me want to hop on a plane to Ireland to explore all seven routes:
Miltown Malbay —> Lahinch —> Liscannor —> Cliffs of Moher Experience, and back again
This runs regularly throughout the day with stops along the route.
Kilfenora —> Lisdoonvarna —> Cliffs of Moher Experience, and back again
This route links the Burren villages to the Cliffs of Moher.
Doolin —> Cliffs of Moher Experience, and back again
This route is frequent service between Doolin and the Cliffs, which is awesome for combining a trip for some top trad (check out that alliteration) at a sweet pub in Doolin, then getting out to see the Cliffs.
Liscannor —> Cliffs of Moher, and back again
This is a wee route that runs about every 30 minutes between Liscannor and the Cliffs, but includes some of the most incredible scenery you’ll ever experience.
Ballyvaughan —> Aillwee Burren Experience —> Poulnabrone —> Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstraions —> Klifenora, and back again
This spectacular route links some of the Burren’s most incredible nature and its heritage, all in one bus ride.
Corofin —> Michael Cusack Centre —> Carran —> Slieve Carran —> Kilfenora, and back again
This route runs inland and includes incredible history combined with its top-notch walks. You can connect in Kilfenora to reach the Cliffs of Moher if you choose.
Corofin —> Burren National Park (Kenny’s Cross Trailhead [oh no! They killed Kenny!]), and back again
This is a dedicated shuttle into the heart of Burren National Park, which is ideal for spectacular walks on the marked trails of the Burren.
These busses are all free, but you will need to book in advance. Admission to the Cliffs of Moher Experience is also free when you use the shuttle bus.
Check out timetables, more route details, and how to book at the official Cliffs of Moher website, and get planning! The more interest there is, the more likely it is that this will continue into September so let’s get a-movin!
