July 5 - Lisdoonvarna to Ballyvaghan and back
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Lisdoonvarna loop - 57 miles226 viewsRain and head winds all day! (Yes, the winds turned around midday.) Includes stops at Ailwee Cave and Poulnabrone Dolmen, plus about 12 miles of being confused getting out of Lisdoonvarna in the morning.
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Ailwee Cave160 viewsNear Ballyvaghan, this cave shows the inside of the Burren limestone landscape.
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Ailwee Cave161 viewsExploring the cave was a good way to escape the rain for a bit!
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Cows grazing in the Burren161 viewsAn interesting contrast between the limestone plateau of the Burren and the green farmlands.
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Poulnabrone Dolmen162 viewsAn ancient tomb in the Burren, dated from about 2500 BC.
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In front of the Poulnabrone Dolmen198 views
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View from Poulnabrone Dolmen152 viewsA nice view from the top of the hill.
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Another brief break in the rain180 views
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