Poulnabrone Dolmen
Ballyvaughan, Ireland
A portal tomb more than 5,000 years old, standing on the bare limestone pavement of the Burren. It lies beside the R480 south of Ballyvaughan with a free car park; keep to the path around the stones.
- Nearest town
- Ballyvaughan, Ireland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 53.0487, -9.1400
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Corofin CampingCampsite12 km from Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Kitty's CampingCampsite14 km from Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Aille River Hostel CampsiteCampsite16 km from Poulnabrone DolmenTentsShowersToilets
- Riverside CampingCampsite17 km from Poulnabrone DolmenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Nagle's Camping & Caravan ParkCampsite18 km from Poulnabrone DolmenTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
- Salthill Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover23 km from Poulnabrone DolmenTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Poulnabrone Dolmen?
Poulnabrone Dolmen is in Ballyvaughan, Ireland, at GPS 53.0487, -9.1400. It is about 12 km from Fanore.
Can you camp near Poulnabrone Dolmen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Corofin Camping, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Poulnabrone Dolmen?
Poulnabrone Dolmen is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Burren and Loop Head on the Wild Atlantic Way.
What is there to see near Poulnabrone Dolmen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dunguaire Castle (18 km), Cliffs of Moher (21 km), Galway Latin Quarter (25 km) and Cong (56 km).
When is the best time to visit Poulnabrone Dolmen?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)