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THE CLIFFS OF MOHER

Come see for yourself why Irish Independent readers have voted us Ireland’s favourite visitor attraction 2019.

You simply cannot travel to Ireland without paying a visit to Ireland’s top tourist attraction, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated in County Clare along the wild Atlantic Way. The Cliffs of Moher have majestically faced the Atlantic for over 350 million years and their beauty is incomparable – it is Ireland’s most visited tourist attraction and when you visit you will understand why.

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Why are the Cliffs of Moher one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions?

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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The Cliffs rise to 702 feet (214 m) at their highest point and range for 8 kms (5 miles) over the Atlantic ocean. The sheer scale and dramatic impact of the cliffs never ceases to amaze and delight in equal measure
A Haven for Wildlife
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The Cliffs are a special protected area (SPA) for seabirds with over 20 species represented. We welcome over 30,000 breeding pairs annually including guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, peregrine falcons and the ever popular cute puffins. The Cliffs are also home to many rare flora including Cat’s Eat and Sea Pink.
Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark
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The Cliffs are part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, a special region with outstanding geology
The Visitor Centre and Cliffs Exhibition
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The eco friendly visitor centre was built in 2007 and nestles into the hillside minimising the visual impact on this fabulous scenic location. The Cliffs exhibition brings the story of the cliffs to life.

Getting Here
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The Cliffs are located on the west coast of Ireland close to Shannon International Airport, the cities of Limerick and Galway are close by.
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Book your ticket online in advance of your visit to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.
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Plan Your Visit
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Allow a minimum of 2 hours for a visit to the Cliffs of Moher, many visitors spend half a day. Don’t just pass through - stay overnight in one of the local towns or villages to make the most of your visit, enjoy the local culture and traditional Irish music.
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The Best of Clare

On the Wild Atlantic Way on the West Coast of Ireland, County Clare provides an exciting choice of activities.

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Ireland's favourite tourist attraction 2019

Come see for yourself, why Irish Independent reader’s have voted us Ireland’s favourite visitor attraction 2019.

Latest News

June 24th 2019
Cliffs of Moher Shuttle Bus is launched
One of Ireland’s most visited tourism attractions, the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience has launched a new shuttle bus service aimed at further enhancing sustainable development and management of tourism across the wider North Clare area. The ...
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April 17th 2019
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience nominated for a World Travel Award 2019
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Natural Wonder of the World

Nature’s wonders surround you at the Cliffs of Moher.

Whether it be the cliffs themselves carved by time, ocean and weather into fantastic shapes and formations, the mighty Atlantic ocean or the birds, plants and other wildlife that inhabit the cliffs and the sea there are plenty of natural wonders to enjoy here.

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Cliffs of Moher
Virtual Tours

Be Taken on an inspirational journey along the Cliffs of Moher.
360 degree immersive media gives you a virtual prelude to the real-world first class experience that awaits you!

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Audio Guide

An easy to navigate English Audio Guide and map, packed with features that takes you through the Cliffs of Moher in 12 chapters. The key areas of interest include the main viewing areas, O’Brien’s Tower, the Visitor Centre, and JP Holland. The audio guide includes photographs, route calculator & map locator to the Cliffs of Moher.

It is informative, educational and a fantastic way to learn more about the Cliffs of Moher before, during or after your visit.