Dramatic Cliffs of Moher - on the west coast of Ireland

If you're travelling along the west coast of Ireland, don't miss the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. These tall and sheer cliffs rise 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean and offer magnificent views. But the experiences don't stop here! Driving along the Wild Atlantic Way is an experience almost all the time.

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Southwards along the west coast of Ireland

After making the city Galway we continued south along Galway Bay and the west coast of Ireland, via the Wild Atlantic Way. Our first stop was at Dunguaire Castle and then we continued to the lunar landscape of The Burren. After that to the Cliffs of Moher and a campsite in Doolin. In fact, we made one more stop along the way... but we'll tell you about that tomorrow!

Karta Irland — We stopped at Dunguiare Castle, Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher, among others.

Wild Atlantic Way Irlands västkust — We drove through a beautiful green landscape

Dunguaire Castle

Our first stop was at Dunguaire Castle, located near Kinvarra on the west coast of Ireland. This solid tower house was built in the 1520s, and the courtyard is now open to tourists. The tower house itself houses a souvenir shop and a craft shop.

It was the O'Hynes clan that built what is now a stunning ruined castle on Galway Bay. If you have the time and plan properly, you can book a four-course castle banquet held in the summer months in Celtic style, with old stories from the 16th century onwards.

Dunguire castle Irland — The view looking out from Dunguaire Castle

READ MORE: Things to do in Ireland and Irish attractions
READ MORE: Facts about Ireland - 30 things you (might) not have known

More and more dramatically ...

After stopping at Dunguire Castle, we continued on with our sights set on the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. And it was clear that we were on our way! The cliffs along the way became progressively more and more dramatic... First we pass a moonscape and wonder where we have ended up. the Burren is a unique karst landscape in the north-west of County Clare. Welcome to the paradise of limestone formations!

The Burren is also the fifth largest national park in Ireland and is home to plants that should have been extinct. It is completely unreal to the eye and wow... What nature! People stopped here to take photos, and we also saw tenters and climbers.

Klippor Irlands västkust — Cliffs on the west coast of Ireland

Bergsklättring — Do you see the mountaineers?

Cliffs of Moher

Eventually we arrived at the famous Cliffs of Moher. Here you park in a large car park and pay a fee (we paid €16) before walking up to the giant cliffs that plunge straight down, and at their highest point, just north of O'Brien's Tower, rise 200 metres above the Atlantic Ocean. You may be able to save some money by book tickets online in advance.

The views are staggering and the cliffs are truly dramatic. Perhaps it's not surprising that, according to Wikipedia, the site attracts around a million visitors a year. At the same time, we have to say that it feels little nervously as people insist on taking selfies near the edge of the stunning view...

Cliffs of Moher, vid Irlands västkust — Cliffs of Moher, on the west coast of Ireland

Cliffs of Moher klippor — Slightly uncomfortable when everyone walks so close... In the background, O'Brien's Tower is a shame.

Off Galway Bay are the three Aran Islands. The three Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr are populated by around 800 people, who speak Irish and English. It is possible to visit these, via boats from Doolin and on the islands there is accommodation. Bed & Breakfast, self-catering, hotel or luxury camping perhaps!

Irland Cliffs of Moher — Everyone wants to take a selfie, of course ...

Selfie vid Cliffs of Moher — Even us! (But no, we were not very close to the edge)

Camping in Doolin

After the visit to the Cliffs of Moher, we stayed one night at the Nagles Camping and Caravan Park in Doolin. Doolin is a coastal town in County Clare and is known in Ireland for its vibrant folk music. Here, every pub is jamming and you can experience the real Ireland and its pub culture.

The campsite is a really nice campsite with a fantastic location by the sea. Just outside the campsite there is a harbour from which various boat trips for tourists depart, for example to the Aran Islands. If you choose to walk along the coast, you will also be able to see all the incredible rock formations.

Nagles camping and caravan park i Doolin — Nagles camping and caravan park in Doolin

Camping Doolin — The campsite is right by the sea (with the Cliffs of Moher in the background).

The cliffs of Doolin

The rocks at Doolin are shaped as if someone cut them into oblong discs. How is this possible? The shapes are almost as odd as the ones we saw at Mt. Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, but without the fees and tourist buses. Here you can enjoy the sound of the sea, the freshness of the wind and the beauty of nature.

We had a whole morning here just enjoying the crazy nature and what a day to take in. This is among the most powerful things we've seen in Europe, and we need to go back and get more! Check out our video and just take in.

Vågor Doolin — Dramatic and beautiful by the sea in Doolin!

Camping Cliffs of Moher Doolin — What a landscape - almost unreal!

Klippor vid Doolin — As if someone had cut the rocks with a knife ...

See more in Ireland

If you're travelling around by car or motorhome, or if you've got time for a day trip, there's plenty to see and do around Ireland. Here are some suggestions for places not too far from Doolin:

Aillwee Cave and Doolin Cave are two of Ireland's most interesting caves. They include the largest stalactite in Europe.
Cliffs of Moher are dramatic cliffs that are over 200 metres high and plunge steeply into the sea. The cliffs are one of Ireland's most popular destinations, with over a million visitors each year.
Galway is a cosy town full of pubs and live music. It's worth coming here just for the great atmosphere!

Facts about the Cliffs of Moher

Travelling here: The Cliffs of Moher are located on the west coast, between Galway and Limerick. The easiest way to get here is by car, or book an organised bus trip.
Accommodation: There are many accommodation options to choose from. In Doolin, for example, you can stay at O'Connors or Cullinan Guesthouse, Harbour View Bed & Brekfast or Nagles Camping and Caravan Park. Maybe rent a campervan from bunkcampers.com?
Prices: 8 euros per adult if paying at the entrance, and 4 euros per adult if paying online in advance (2018).
Read more: You can find more information at Cliffs of Mohers. Visitors centre website.

Helena

08 May 2018 6:00

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Lena - good for the soul says:

But wooooow! Absolutely beautiful and so cool! But how creepy to stand so close!

Hug Lena

08 May 2018 - 6:16

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  Helena says:
  
  I always get nervous when people stand close... But yes, incredibly beautiful!
  
  08 May 2018 - 8:05
  
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Ruth in Virginia says:

The Atlantic Way - so wonderfully beautiful. And what a job to build
the stone walls on both sides of the road!
No, no, it's unbelievable! What formations!
The cliffs are colossal - the Cliffs of Moher! One wonders how
they were formed, but even more curious is how the stones were cut.
in a diamond pattern. Surely there must have been a giant people in ancient times.
who made the patterns?
The campsite looks very orderly; it is particularly beautiful.
with the green all the way down to the sea.
(do you have your drone with you?)

08 May 2018 - 6:22

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  Helena says:
  
  You realise that the Irish used to create myths about giants! Nature is very special. And yes, we have drones with us!
  
  08 May 2018 - 8:06
  
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Deciree Granberg says:

That was really beautiful. Amazing how everything can be shaped like that. Cool nice pictures 🙂 If Kjell had been there, he would have been a little upset if I went too close to the edge... he is soooo afraid of heights. Take care of yourselves too friends. Hugs to you both

08 May 2018 - 7:37

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  Helena says:
  
  I am like Kjell! Afraid of heights and get upset if Peter goes close ... 😉 .
  
  08 May 2018 - 8:07
  
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Britt-Marie Lundgren says:

Again, what incredible nature Ireland offers and what a great campsite.
It's so much fun to follow along to different destinations via blogs. There are so many gems to discover.
(And once again, what great posts you write. Practice makes perfect in this area as well. We finally got to grips with a simple blog when we went to Croatia and I have to admit that it's quite fun to summarise the day when you get home, even if it's with unprocessed pictures and a simple layout for loved ones).

08 May 2018 - 7:49

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  Helena says:
  
  Thanks for the nice words about our blog! And what fun that you also started a blog! Then I will immediately look in! 🙂
  
  08 May 2018 - 8:08
  
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  Helena says:
  
  Now I have checked out the blog! What a nice blog!!! 🙂 I tried to comment, but I don't think my comment came up? (You had to comment with your Google account? I usually only comment by filling in email address, name and possibly blog address).I will try again from the computer later (now via mobile phone).
  
  08 May 2018 - 8:14
  
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  - Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
    
    I had no idea that you had to have a Google account. We'll have to look into that too. If you are a beginner, you are....
    
    08 May 2018 - 8:20
    
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      Helena says:
      
      I have a Google account, so I don't know why the comment didn't appear? Can you check if it got stuck in spam or trash or something? Or, as I said, if you can add the function that you can comment just by entering your name and address. I'll try it later from my computer!
      
      08 May 2018 - 8:23
      
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      - Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
        
        Now we have been in and checked the settings and changed so that you can comment both as anonymous and with name / email address (did not even know that it needed to be set). Thank you for pointing this out!
        
        08 May 2018 - 19:12
    - Anna/Bo in a motorhome says:
      
      I also tried to comment but it is not possible. I have seen that others have options like "Anonymous" and then I can comment there. But that option was not available on your blog.
      
      08 May 2018 - 9:49
      
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      - Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
        
        Now we have been in the settings and changed so that you can comment as anonymous or with name/email address (did not even know that it needed to be set).
        
        08 May 2018 - 19:13
JoY says:

Gosh soooo cool and at the same time scary with everyone insisting on getting close. You have a fabulous weather. I thought it more or less always rained there. Do you see any golf courses?
Hugs

08 May 2018 - 9:00

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  Helena says:
  
  We have been lucky with the weather! It rains from time to time, but we have had a lot of sunshine! And yes, we have seen a lot of golf courses!
  
  08 May 2018 - 9:11
  
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Mr Steve says:

Dramatic and beautiful. I get some flashbacks to when I drove around the island about 30 years ago.

08 May 2018 - 9:34

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  Helena says:
  
  Lovely island to drive around on! And nature is said to be the same even if a few decades have passed!
  
  08 May 2018 - 10:26
  
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Anna/Bo in a motorhome says:

Every post makes me want to visit Ireland more! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

08 May 2018 - 9:50

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  Helena says:
  
  Funny if vib can inspire! This country positively surprises us almost every day 🙂 .
  
  08 May 2018 - 10:27
  
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Ama de casa says:

Really nice at those rocks. But I - who was there with Anders - was quite nervous about the steep edges...

You seem to have a great time there on the green island which also shows itself from its finest side in terms of weather 🙂.

08 May 2018 - 12:14

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  Helena says:
  
  I am also nervous about these steep cliffs! At the same time as I think it's beautiful 🙂
  
  08 May 2018 - 17:59
  
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World by Tina says:

Wow! Now I long for the west coast of Ireland, I lived there in the last year of high school and did my internship at a manor house in Oranmore - which you should have visited, a village located along the coast just below Galway.

08 May 2018 - 14:08

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  Helena says:
  
  How nice that you have lived in this area! Then I understand that the area has special significance for you! 🙂
  
  08 May 2018 - 17:59
  
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Kenneth Risberg says:

Yes! drone images. Really good!

08 May 2018 - 19:28

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  Helena says:
  
  Fun with the drone! 🙂
  
  08 May 2018 - 22:31
  
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Matts Torebring says:

I would find it easy to enjoy that kind of nature. Thank you for all the sumptuous pictures.

08 May 2018 - 20:24

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  Helena says:
  
  Nature is amazing! Glad you like our pictures!
  
  08 May 2018 - 22:32
  
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Role o Carina says:

Wow what rocks, that would be something for my wife who is afraid of heights! 🙂

Have fun and enjoy....

08 May 2018 - 20:27

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  Helena says:
  
  I'm also afraid of heights, so I found it a bit hard ... but challenged myself for the sake of the view 😉.
  
  08 May 2018 - 22:33
  
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Mr Nils-Åke Hansson says:

What a dramatic coastline!

08 May 2018 - 22:29

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  Helena says:
  
  Really! 🙂
  
  08 May 2018 - 22:33
  
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BP says:

Dunguiare Castle was not very impressive, but my God, what nature. The Cliffs of Moher and the cut cliffs were "breathtaking" if you say so. What absolutely wonderful nature! Oh the campsite is a dream. What a fantastic trip you are doing!

08 May 2018 - 22:47

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  Helena says:
  
  There are a lot of smaller castles and fortresses like Dunguaire Castle. No huge sights perhaps, but contributes to a cool environment and sometimes just right as small breaks along the way 😉 The nature is amazing! And ka, a really awesome trip this! 🙂
  
  09 May 2018 - 9:07
  
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Travelsis says:

We were there last spring, both we adults but also the children appreciated it! Incredible and wonderful views? / Magdalena

09 May 2018 - 18:31

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad that the children also appreciated the visit! The view was awesome! 🙂
  
  09 May 2018 - 20:15
  
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Lena in Wales says:

How lucky you were with the weather on the Cliffs of Moher.
I have been there many times in different weather conditions. Sometimes you can hardly see your hand in front of you.

12 May 2018 - 10:53

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, here we were really lucky with the weather!!! Understand that there can be fog sometimes ... a little scary to walk at the edge then?
  
  16 May 2018 - 23:02
  
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Linda, resamedvetet.se says:

Really nicely rendered

13 May 2018 - 8:18

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  Helena says:
  
  Thanks, glad you enjoyed Linda!
  
  16 May 2018 - 23:02
  
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Dramatic Cliffs of Moher - on the west coast of Ireland

Southwards along the west coast of Ireland

Dunguaire Castle

More and more dramatically ...

Cliffs of Moher

Camping in Doolin

The cliffs of Doolin

See more in Ireland

Facts about the Cliffs of Moher

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