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Cliffs of Moher and the Burren travel guide

Towering sea cliffs and a moonscape of limestone

The Cliffs of Moher. Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 15mflight from London
SNNnearest main airport
15° in Julwarmest month
5° in Febcoolest month

The Cliffs of Moher rise 214m above the Atlantic, one of Ireland's most famous sights. The cliff path runs past puffin colonies to Doolin.

Behind them, the Burren is a strange limestone landscape with rare flowers and ancient tombs.

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What Cliffs of Moher is known for

  • The cliffs

    Sheer drops into the Atlantic.

  • The Burren

    A limestone landscape.

  • Doolin

    A village famous for trad music.

  • Puffins

    Nesting on the cliffs.

Top things to do in Cliffs of Moher and the Burren

  1. 1

    The Cliffs of Moher

    The visitor centre and cliff walk.

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  2. 2

    Doolin Cliff Walk

    Walk to the cliffs from Doolin.

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  3. 3

    Poulnabrone Dolmen

    A 5,000-year-old tomb in the Burren.

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  4. 4

    A cliffs boat trip

    See them from below.

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Where to stay in Cliffs of Moher and the Burren

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Best time to visit Cliffs of Moher and the Burren

Best value: Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct. April to September. Puffins nest from April to July.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 1h 15m from London to SNN, and flights from most UK airports.

A car or tour. Shannon airport is about an hour.

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Good to know

  • Stay behind the barriers: edges are unstable.
  • Arrive early or late to avoid tour buses.
  • Fog can hide the cliffs.
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Cliffs of Moher and the Burren FAQ

Can I visit from Galway?

Yes, a popular day trip.

Is there a fee?

Yes, for parking and the visitor centre.

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