The Awe Inspiring Cliffs Of Moher
Visit the awe inspiring Cliffs of Moher for the ultimate family day out with free admission for children under 12. Why not visit in the evening for magical sunsets and great photo opportunities and the chance to avoid the crowds? We are open until 9pm in June, July, August and September and watching the sun set over the cliffs is an incomparable experience, which will resonate with you forever. Dreams become real when you visit the Cliffs of Moher.
Located on county Clare’s west coast, the Cliffs stretch for 8 kms/5 miles and 214 metres/700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. The Cliffs of Moher are a Signature Discovery point at the heart of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Like the many visitors who come to see this beautiful phenomena each year, you will be grasping for superlatives when you witness the unimaginable beauty of the Cliffs: Ireland at its most natural, rugged, panoramic and majestic – the vista is incomparable. The beauty of the Cliffs is that they offer a totally multi-faceted experience of Ireland’s astonishing west coast – as much a historical landmark as they are a geographical wonder, conservation hotspot and area of immense natural richness and importance.
Just north of the Cliffs of Moher you will find the Burren – a dramatically beautiful Karst landscape. Together, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren form the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, which supports people and organisations to work together to ensure a cared-for landscape, a better understood heritage, more sustainable tourism, a vibrant community and strengthened livelihoods. Global Geoparks focus on developing their regions as sustainable tourism destinations.
The Cliffs of Moher are also part of the Burren Ecotourism Network (B.E.N.) - a network of tourism businesses with the objective of establishing the Burren as a premier internationally-recognised sustainable tourism region ensuring the future economic and social growth and sustainable development of its communities, environment and heritage.
Flora and Fauna
Over 60,000 seabirds can be seen at the Cliffs during the breeding season including puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, and fulmars nesting at different levels of the Cliffs. The Cliffs provides one of the major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds in Ireland- offering you the chance to view over 35 different bird species. The Cliffs are a special protected area (SPA) for seabirds under the EU birds directive and are also home to other bird species such as peregrine falcon, choughs and ravens.
The eco –friendly visitor centre opened in 2007 and is nestled into the hillside offering an all -weather experience. Inside you will find cafes, gift shops, ATM, first aid room, and visitor information. Information guide leaflets are available in 13 languages. The award winning “Cliffs Exhibition” presents the geology, wildlife and human aspects of the Cliffs. Don’t miss the child friendly interactive area and the Green Screen ‘postcards from the edge’ where you can take a short video clip of your visit.
O’Brien’s Tower stands on a headland at the Cliffs of Moher commanding views south towards Hags Head and North towards Doolin. The tower was built in 1835 by local landlord Cornelius O’Brien as a viewing point for the tourists that even then were flocking to the cliffs. On a clear day the view can extend as far as Loop head at the southern tip of Clare and beyond to the mountains of Kerry. Look north and you may view the Twelve Pins in Connemara beyond Galway Bay. Entry to O’Brien’s Tower and tours by enthusiastic and experienced guides are included in the admission ticket
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience is open all year round with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day. Admission prices vary depending on time of day, please book online at www.cliffsofmoher.ie to save time and money. To reserve a group booking for 10 or more please contact bookings@cliffsofmoher.ie