ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Heart of Burren Walks encourages visitors to explore the Burren at a slow pace, to support high-quality local tourist enterprises and to take nothing from the landscape except precious memories. The company has been committed to sustainable tourism since its inception in 2002. By choosing guided Burren treks with Heart of Burren Walks, you are placing sustainable tourism at the core of your holiday experience.
Heart of Burren Walks is a member of Burren Eco-Tourism Network, (a Burren Connect project). B.E.N. is a nucleus of local tourism providers who choose to grow their businesses in a sustainable way. The network’s aim is to support its members in their efforts to encourage visitors to explore the Burren region in an environmentally-conscious way whilst benefiting the local economy.
LIGHTER FOOTPRINT
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10% reduction in walking fee for those who reach meeting point by public transport or by bicycle.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
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Burren Centre Kilfenora www.burrencentre.ie - The Burren Visitor Centre in Kilfenora is a project of Comhar Conradh na Boirne. This is a community developed co-operative for the Burren region with shareholders drawn from a number of parishes.
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Burren Connect www.burrenconnect.ie – Burren Connect works to develop a visitor management and environmental protection strategy for the region.
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Burren Beo Trust www.burrenbeo.ie – Burren Beo is an inclusive membership-based organisation dedicated to the conservation of the Burren.
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X-PO Community Centre Kilnaboy x-pokilnaboy.blogspot.com/ – X-PO is a self-sustaining cultural hub and gathering point for local clubs in the Kilnaboy parish. It is situated in the former post office in Kilnaboy.
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Birdwatch Ireland www.birdwatchireland.ie – Birdwatch Ireland is a conservation charity and membership organization which protects Ireland’s birds and habitats.
AWARENESS/ADVOCACY
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All of our guided walks subscribe to the Leave No Trace principles and the Burren Code.
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Leave No Trace www.leavenotraceireland.org is an Outdoor Ethics Programme which promotes responsible outdoor recreation.
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The Burren Code burren code is an inter-agency joint initiative designed to inform people about appropriate behaviour when visiting the region.
RESPONSIBLE MARKETING
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Heart of Burren Walks ensures that all our communications are legal, fair and truthful.
IRISH LANGUAGE/GAEILGE
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We offer Burren guided walks in the Irish language also. Labhair Gaeilge linn!
6 Responses to “Social and Environmental Policy”
Thanks to Tony, our bride-to-be had a fantastic “Hen Walk” on the
Burren. Tony took a group of 10 of us on a beautiful coastal walk
with plenty of stops to explain about the flora, fauna, dole out the
odd bit of chocolate and to help us toast with some bubbles.
The walk was a brilliant way for our Hen to get around and chat to
all the girls while Tony grilled her with some geography questions.
The fun was making her wear something ridiculous every time she
answered a question wrong! We would highly recommend Tony to anyone
organising a group activity. It’s a great way to pass a few hours and
learn about the wonderful Burren. Thanks from all of us, Tony.
Thanks to Tony, our bride-to-be had a fantastic “Hen Walk” on the
Burren. Tony took a group of 10 of us on a beautiful coastal walk
with plenty of stops to explain about the flora, fauna, dole out the
odd bit of chocolate and to help us toast with some bubbles.
The walk was a brilliant way for our Hen to get around and chat to
all the girls while Tony grilled her with some geography questions.
The fun was making her wear something ridiculous every time she
answered a question wrong! We would highly recommend Tony to anyone
organising a group activity. It’s a great way to pass a few hours and
learn about the wonderful Burren. Thanks from all of us, Tony.
Just a word of thanks for last Sunday It was an excellent walk ; I really enjoyed it. Though I have seen the Burren many times, every one has a different way of interpreting the same thing which makes it all the more interesting.
Just a word of thanks for last Sunday It was an excellent walk ; I really enjoyed it. Though I have seen the Burren many times, every one has a different way of interpreting the same thing which makes it all the more interesting.
The Burren walk by Tony was great! The Burren is a large area that has much to see. However, unless you take a tour such as the guided walk with Tony Kirby, you will not be able to fully appreciate the Burren area. Our Burren National Park walk was an easy hike that included fabulous views, history of the area, and many examples of beautiful plants and flowers. Tony Kirby is great at explaining how the Burren developed and to be honest we would not have appreciated the Burren area without his guided tour. I would not miss this guided walk through the Burren.
The Burren walk by Tony was great! The Burren is a large area that has much to see. However, unless you take a tour such as the guided walk with Tony Kirby, you will not be able to fully appreciate the Burren area. Our Burren National Park walk was an easy hike that included fabulous views, history of the area, and many examples of beautiful plants and flowers. Tony Kirby is great at explaining how the Burren developed and to be honest we would not have appreciated the Burren area without his guided tour. I would not miss this guided walk through the Burren.
Hello Tony,
I greatly enjoyed the hike you guided on Saturday 21 May.
Thanks a lot.
Hello Tony,
I greatly enjoyed the hike you guided on Saturday 21 May.
Thanks a lot.
The three+ hours walking with Tony Kirby were, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our 7 day Ireland trip. What an experience and an education to learn about geology, botany, farming, history, ancient tribes, burial mounds, abandoned potato fields, flora and fauna, politics, and conservation efforts. We covered a few miles, but learned so much, His tour was fact-filled, informal, and yet so good for our overall sense of the history of Ireland.
The three+ hours walking with Tony Kirby were, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our 7 day Ireland trip. What an experience and an education to learn about geology, botany, farming, history, ancient tribes, burial mounds, abandoned potato fields, flora and fauna, politics, and conservation efforts. We covered a few miles, but learned so much, His tour was fact-filled, informal, and yet so good for our overall sense of the history of Ireland.
Thanks for the great walk on a sunny sunday in mid-August. As it is said by numerous visitors’ comments on your website, it was one of highlights, if not the highlight, of our holiday. Your devotion to the Burren is really fascinating and it makes me feel happy to have met you.
Thanks for the great walk on a sunny sunday in mid-August. As it is said by numerous visitors’ comments on your website, it was one of highlights, if not the highlight, of our holiday. Your devotion to the Burren is really fascinating and it makes me feel happy to have met you.