Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions. They stretch for 8km (5miles), as the crow flies, along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland and reach 214m (702 feet) at their highest point at Knockardakin just north of O’Brien’s Tower. At the southern end of the Cliffs of Moher stands Hag's Head a natural rocky promontory that resembles a seated woman when viewed from the north. The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience is located almost midway along these spectacular cliffs and the site is home to an environmentally friendly visitor centre set into the hillside, the O’Brien’s Tower, a 19th century viewing tower, and 800 metres of protected cliff side pathways, viewing areas and steps. There are a number of viewing points at the Cliffs of Moher. The Main Platform: From the main platform you are able to see the south cliffs and towards Hag’s Head. The North Platform: The North platform is located at the highest point of the Cliffs, Knockardakin at 214m or 700 feet above sea level. It is also the location of the tower viewpoint, O’Brien’s Tower, built by Cornelius O’Brien. From here you can see An Branán Mór Sea Stack, home of the guillemots and razorbills. You can also see the surfing wave ‘Aileen’s’, Aill Na Searrach, to the right when it is up and running. On a clear day you can see across to the Aran Islands: Inis Oírr, Inis Méain and Inis Mór and to the left views of the beautiful Galway Bay. Also from this platform you have a fantastic view of the south cliffs that stretch for 8km. You can walk to Doolin, approximately 5km, from this point along the Coastal Walk. The South Platform: The South Platform is a perfect viewpoint of the puffin colony, the puffins make their home on Goat Island, a grassy island when you look down and to the right. You can also spot many other seabirds and have fabulous views of the sea stack below O’Brien's Tower. From this point you can see the Cliffs as they continue on towards Hag's Head. You may continue your walk to Hag's Head, it is approximately 4km each way with breathtaking views of the Cliffs. The first floor of the Visitors Centre houses the Cliffs View Café, providing superb sights of the Cliffs from the windows looking out of the hillside.

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