Boston: Burren Landscape and Local History

Boston lies on the eastern flank of Burren National Park and the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. The Burren’s rolling karst landscape forms the backdrop to the village. Boston is also on the Burren Way. This offers different points of interest to consider when choosing a destination: the landscape, the route and local history.

The Burren Landscape and Route

The Burren Way is 123 kilometres long and connects Boston with Tubber, Corofin, Carron, Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin and Lahinch. Boston is therefore one of the places linked by this longer route. This describes the route’s scope, while the karst landscape forms the backdrop to the village. If you are looking for a hotel in Boston, you can consider these two aspects alongside local history as distinct points of reference when choosing your destination.

Lough Bunny south of Boston

Nearby, south of Boston, lies Lough Bunny, a limestone lake covering 480 acres. It is one of the deepest lakes in the Burren and is known for its diverse plant life and variety of waterbirds. The lake adds a specific natural area to the karst landscape. Lough Bunny is also a popular lake for coarse fishing. If you plan this activity, check local conditions.

Local History and Castles

Boston’s local history includes All Saints’ Catholic Church, built around 1850. A short distance from the church is Turloughmore, which was known for its racecourse. Regular fairs were held there in the 18th century. The church, racecourse and fairs offer different points of reference for exploring the history of the village and its immediate surroundings.

Skaghard and Cluain Dubháin, castles dating from the 16th century, are also near Boston. The ruins of Boston Castle recall earlier sieges endured by its inhabitants. Mahon O’Brien defended a castle for three months. Thus, alongside the landscape, castles and memories of sieges are part of the village’s character.

County Clare in a Wider Context

The wider destination of County Clare offers further landscape and visitor attractions. The Cliffs of Moher reach a height of over 700 feet at O’Brien’s Tower and stretch for almost 14 kilometres along the Clare coastline. The visitor facilities include 800 metres of paved paths and viewpoints, including access to O’Brien’s Tower. The Cliffs of Moher Experience also includes a fully accessible visitor centre with a self-guided exhibition and a virtual reality experience on a cliff face. In Burren National Park, visitors can explore walking trails. These regional destinations complement the description of Boston with coastal scenery, visitor facilities and walking trails in County Clare.

Discover more destinations: Newmarket On Fergus, Killimer, Broadford, Bishopsquarter, Kilkee, Lisdoonvarna, Miltown Malbay, Kilmurry

For the wider travel overview: County Clare.