A Burren Walking Break at The Boghill Centre, Co Clare

The Boghill Eco Tours have been created to give you a full and wide-ranging experience of the beautiful landscape of the Burren and a taste of the culture and rich heritage of the area. Using our wisdom and knowledge of this complex and intriguing region we offer an adventure for visitors seeking something that goes beyond the usual commercial offerings of the traditional tourist-industry. As well as visits to the stunning attractions that Clare has to offer, our knowledgeable guides will take you on an unforgettable journey to the less travelled places, the wide open spaces and the untamed nature at its best, where you can explore your passions and nurture your spirit.

The Boghill Centre has teamed up with a local walking company – Heart of the Burren Walks to create a week of walking in the enchanting Burren landscape of County Clare, Ireland. You will enjoy a warm Irish welcome, wholesome home cooking and a wonderful opportunity to tramp the rich diverse contours of the Clare countryside.

Get away from it all at the secluded, tranquil setting of The Boghill Centre and treat yourself to a 5 day Burren Walking break with Tony Kirby the celebrated founder and guide of Heart of Burren Walks. The week includes inland and coastal guided Burren walking trips (3-4 hours per day), exploring local heritage, traditional Irish music and dance and delicious organic vegetarian food. There will also be optional ceramics, yoga and healing therapies, and of course plenty of time to relax.

Heart of Burren Walks encourages visitors to explore the Burren at a slow pace and to take nothing from the landscape except precious memories. Tony Kirby is an excellent guide and marvellous raconteur on all things of the Burren.
The Burren with its unusual geological features, its well preserved archaeology, its unique flora and fauna and its local culture, is an ideal area to explore intimately in a small tour group. The nature of the area – unspoilt countryside, unusual natural features, numerous heritage sites, small roads , working farms – make it a haven for visitors who want to get off the beaten track and discover real Ireland. The Boghill Centre and Heart of Burren Walks are key members of the Burren Ecotourism Network and we aim to encourage visitors to the area and preserve the Burren as an unspoilt nature reserve.

We present a holiday with a difference - a friendly home-from-home approach, with individual attention and delicious gourmet home cooked organic food. Our aim is to give you a full flavour of life in the picturesque County Clare and integrate you with the people, the traditions and the customs. The small group sizes make this a unique personalised holiday treat. Stay in one of our single or twin ensuite rooms or share a family room in our hostel. You will have full access to the Boghill estate and can enjoy our Interaction with Nature Tour.

“Boghill is a magical place where you can lose yourself in wild nature and reconnect with your soul. I have been coming here for 7 years and each visit is different. The people are friendly, the food is divine and I love the endless opportunities to discover something new about yourself.” Karen Revel

As well as the tour programme there will be the opportunity to participate in a ceramics workshop, to join an early morning yoga session each day and to indulge yourself in a choice of individual therapies at affordable guest rates. Our therapy range includes Aromatherapy massage, Indian Head massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Spiritual healing.

Our spring/summer budget retreats run from Sunday eve to Friday morning from only €760 (private room €820)

Extra Optional activities – Yoga, ceramics, & individual healing therapies at special guest rates