The multitude of eco-friendly activities in The Burren include heritage and eco-centres, walking tours, cycling, adventure sports, culture, wellbeing, surfing, pubs, dining and local food producers – all of which promotes responsible travel and the conservation of the environment.
Another pure eco-destination to head for is Cloughjordan Ecovillage in County Tipperary. This internationally recognised destination for learning about sustainable living has over 100 residents living in high-performance green homes, and offers plenty of arts and crafts, heritage and culture, a cookery school, a community farm and more to explore. Tours of the eco-village will be available when circumstances allow, and there is also an eco-hostel if you want to stay longer.
Of course, all around the wild and natural Irish landscapes there are hundreds of green activities and sustainable experiences to enjoy, whether in remote coastal and rural areas, isolated islands, scenic greenways, slow travel on calm inland waterways or even on bikes in busy cities.
You could try anything from a leave no trace walk along the clifftop above the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, a yoga retreat in an Ard Nahoo eco-cabin in County Leitrim, created with locally salvaged wood, or a visit to the Cool Planet Experience, a climate change museum for kids within the scenic surrounds of Powerscourt Estate & Gardens in County Wicklow.
Whatever getaway you choose, you’ll be upping your sustainable game and minimising your impact on the planet.
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