🌊 County Clare, Ireland
Things to do in The Cliffs of Moher
Ireland’s most dramatic Atlantic sea cliffs
The Cliffs of Moher rise more than 200 metres straight out of the Atlantic on Ireland’s wild west coast — a windswept wall of rock with seabirds wheeling below and views to the Aran Islands. They’re Ireland’s most-visited natural attraction, usually seen on a day trip from Dublin or Galway, often combined with the otherworldly limestone Burren.
Time needed
A day trip
Best time
May–September for the mildest weather and the best chance of clear views; puffins are around April–July
Region
County Clare, Ireland
Don’t miss
Walk the clifftop trail
Follow the path along the cliff edge to O’Brien’s Tower for the classic panorama, with the cliffs plunging into the surf below. The visitor centre is built into the hillside; the coastal walk toward Hag’s Head is quieter and even more spectacular.
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- O’Brien’s Tower and the main clifftop viewpoints.
- The longer coastal walk toward Hag’s Head for fewer crowds.Find tours
- A cruise to see the cliffs from sea level and the puffin colonies.Find tours
- Combine with the lunar limestone landscape of the Burren.Find tours
- Pair with Galway, the lively gateway city on the west coast.
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How to get to The Cliffs of Moher
It’s about a 3-hour drive from Dublin or an hour from Galway. The easiest way without a car is a full-day guided tour from Dublin (long but doable) or Galway; tours bundle the Burren and coastal villages.
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Best time to visit
May–September for the mildest weather and the best chance of clear views; puffins are around April–July. Bring a windproof layer any time — it’s exposed and often blustery.
The Cliffs of Moher tips
- Go on a clear day if you can — mist can roll in and hide the views; check the forecast.
- Stay well behind the safety barriers; the cliff edges are unfenced in places and the wind is fierce.
- From Dublin it’s a long day — leaving from Galway makes for a far shorter, more relaxed trip.
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