Cliffs of Moher
Ireland's most famous sea cliffs - a two-hundred-metre wall of dark rock rising sheer from the Atlantic on the coast of County Clare.
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The Cliffs of Moher rise sheer from the Atlantic along the coast of County Clare, a dark wall of rock stretching eight kilometres and reaching over two hundred metres at their highest. Battered by waves and wheeling with seabirds, crowned by O'Brien's Tower, they are the most famous cliffs in Ireland and a highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way.
What you actually see
- The cliff-edge path - the walkway along the top with the Atlantic far below.
- O'Brien's Tower - the old viewing tower at the highest point.
- Seabirds - the puffins, guillemots and other seabirds nesting on the cliffs in summer.
- The wider coast - the views to the Aran Islands and Galway Bay on a clear day.
When to go
Late spring to early autumn for the mildest weather, seabirds and clearest views; the cliffs are dramatic in any weather, and storms are spectacular but wild. Early or late avoids the coach crowds.
Honest expectations
It is extremely popular, so the visitor centre and paths are busy in season. The unfenced cliff edges are genuinely dangerous, especially in wind, so keep to the path and behind barriers. Fog and rain often hide the view, so a clear day is a bonus.
Nearby
The Burren limestone landscape is inland; Doolin village and the Aran Islands ferries are close.
What to pack for Cliffs of Moher
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
