Natural landmark · County Clare

Cliffs of Moher

Ireland's Most Visited Natural Attraction

Natural wonderCoastal attractionUnesco geopark

At a glance

TypeNatural landmark
EraCarboniferous Period
Built320 million years ago
Managed byClare County Council

Story

The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland's most spectacular sea cliffs, rising up to 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean.

The Cliffs of Moher stand as one of Ireland's most iconic natural wonders, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. These magnificent sea cliffs rise dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, reaching heights of up to 214 meters and stretching for 8 kilometers along the County Clare coastline.

History: Formed over 320 million years ago during the Carboniferous Period. O'Brien's Tower was built in 1835 by Cornelius O'Brien as a viewing platform for Victorian tourists.

Significance: Part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, home to over 30,000 breeding seabirds.

Highlights & Facilities

Highlights

  • 214-meter high sea cliffs
  • O'Brien's Tower viewing platform
  • Award-winning Visitor Centre
  • Over 30,000 breeding seabirds
  • 8-kilometer clifftop walking trail
  • Views of Aran Islands and Galway Bay

Facilities

  • Visitor Centre
  • Café
  • Gift shop
  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Accessibility

Level

Good

Wheelchair access

Yes

  • Some clifftop paths uneven

Visitor Centre fully accessible. Southern viewing platform paved and accessible.

Tour options

Self-Guided Visit

2-3 hours · Walk-in friendly

  • Cliff pathways
  • O'Brien's Tower
  • Visitor Centre

Admission prices

CurrencyEUR
Standard · Adult€10.00
Standard · Senior€8.00
Standard · Child€6.00
Standard · Family€28.00
NotesDiscounts available when booking online in advance.

Location

Cliffs of Moher

Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland

Postcode: V95 KN9T

General: Located on Ireland's west coast, 75km from Galway City

Public Transport: Bus Éireann Route 350 from Galway

Parking: On-site parking included with admission

Coordinates: 52.9715, -9.4265

Contact & Booking

Contact

Phone: +353 65 708 6141

Email: [email protected]

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