Burren walk

Suits: Younger walkers, aged 4-9.

Hike: It’s one of the loveliest little walks in Ireland. Marked by white arrows, this nature loop sets off through ash and hazel woodland, includes wildflower meadows and gives a gorgeous taster of open limestone pavement riddled with grikes and fossils (you are walking on what was once a coral reef). Pinkish ling heathers, creamy wild roses, intricate orchids and yellow ants can all be spotted, depending on the season, and you’ll also see the molten lump of Mullaghmore (grown-up walkers can take a tougher, 6.5km trail encompassing the hill itself). – PÓC

Start and Finish at: Burren National Park trailhead.

Level: Easy.

Length / Time: 1.5km; allow an engrossing hour.

Pack: Paper and crayons to take fossil rubbings, and a magnifying glass. Download a trail brochure at burrennationalpark.ie and refer to it as you go.