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BallyvaughanとN67の間の狭い地峡に位置するこの遺跡は、灰色のBurrenの丘と湾の潮の満ち引きを背景に、ドラマチックなシルエットを形成しています。

Het Soda Caféは、バーレンの麓にある特徴的な建物に位置する、バリーヴォーンのモダンで人気の休憩スポットです。このカフェは、絶品のコーヒー、自家製ソーダブレッド、そしてクレア郡の味覚を称える新鮮な地元料理で知られています。

BallyvaughanにあるThe Tea Roomsは、1944年から続く魅力的な白い建物にある象徴的な休憩場所です。この雰囲気のある場所は、伝統的なアイルランドのおもてなし、自家製ペストリー、そして何十年もの間Burrenで有名となっている有名な「チーズケーキ」で知られています。ゴールウェイ湾を見渡す牧歌的な庭園があり、時間が止まったかのようなノスタルジックな休憩場所を提供しています。

McKernan Colour Millにある、屋根付きの屋外エリアがある美しいカフェ。素晴らしいコーヒーと自家製焼き菓子。

Tuamgraney is a historic village in East Clare, situated on the shores of Lough Derg. It’s home to St. Cronán’s Church, one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Ireland. The village forms part of the scenic East Clare Way, a long-distance walking trail through the region’s lakes and hills.

When touring Killaloe, the charm of the town can best be captured on the banks of the canal. The route runs along the water and always offers a view over the river to Ballina and the historic Killaloe Bridge. The soothing rippling, the boats gently rocking and the lush green banks can be wonderfully enjoyed from the saddle. The town itself is full of small cafes and restaurants - an ideal place to take a break or start or end the tour. The road itself has a few bumpy spots, but the scenery easily makes up for that.

As you cycle through the quiet streets near the coast, the view suddenly opens up to the atmospheric castle ruins of Muckinish West Tower House. Nestled in the wide, green landscape, with the sea in the background, this place offers the perfect opportunity for a quick stop and a photo. The old castle stands alone above the coast, and although it is now surrounded by a fence and in a dilapidated state, this is precisely what gives it a special atmosphere. The path to the ruins takes you along typical Irish stone walls that meander picturesquely through the landscape. While you admire the castle ruins from a distance, you have a fantastic view across the water to Finavarra. It is one of those places that makes you pause - the peace and the wide panorama invite you to simply take in the surroundings before continuing on two wheels.

If you are riding through Killaloe, make sure you pedal along Canal Bank for great views over the water to Ballina and Killaloe Bridge. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the town, which also makes it a perfect start and/or finish point on a ride.