How do you avoid crowds at Cliffs of Moher?


How do you avoid crowds at Cliffs of Moher? Try one of the cliff walks I tend to recommend this to people that have no other option but to visit at peak times and that want to avoid a crowd where possible (the Doolin Cliff walk is another good option!).


How do you see puffins at Cliffs of Moher?

Puffins burrow into the cliffs sides and nest in the grassy hillsides of the Cliffs. They are most visible while fishing in the water or on our Cliffs of Moher Ferry in the months of May and June.


What is the best month to visit Cliffs of Moher?

The cliffs are accessible year-round except on December 24-26 and are exceptionally pleasant from April to September. But mind that this is also the prime tourist season, peaking in July and August.


Are Cliffs of Moher worth it?

Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay into the West of Ireland adventure! 100% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 94% of travelers recommend this experience.


Is it better to go to the Cliffs of Moher in the morning or afternoon?

Visit outside of peak times ? which are between 11am and 4pm ? for a more pleasant and peaceful experience. Sunrise and sunset visits are very special and memorable.


How long is the cliff walk from Doolin to Cliffs of Moher?

The walk takes approximately 3 hours along a gravel path and finishes at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre where public transport is available for your return to Doolin. Many people start in Doolin, walk the 8 km to the Visitor Center, and then take the shuttle bus back to Doolin.


What do I need to know before going to the Cliffs of Moher?

Pack warm clothing and a rain jacket Be prepared for wild weather mood swings. One minute might be rainy, and the next one might be sunny. Even if you check the forecast for a general idea of the day, no one ever really knows what the weather around the Cliffs will be like. The best thing you can do is be prepared.


Which is better Cliffs of Moher or Ring of Kerry?

The Kerry Cliffs are higher, at 300 metres (1,000 ft), than the Cliffs of Moher which rise to a maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft). They are far less touristy. Many are surprised just how majestic the view is out to the Skelligs and Puffin Island and prefer them to the busier Cliffs of Moher.


What keeps visitors from falling off the Cliffs of Moher?

The official path is there to protect you as well as the surrounding land. Apart from keeping you from getting lost and from trampling and private land which the Cliffs Coastal Walk cuts through, the path is designed to keep you a safe distance from the edge of the cliffs.


Can you visit Cliffs of Moher without a tour?

If you're looking to visit the Cliffs of Moher for free, you can do one of the cliff walks. Whack 'Cliffs of Moher Liscannor Walk' into your sat nav. You'll get parking here (it was €4 when I was here last) and you can take a handy 15 to 20-minute walk up to the viewing point across from Hag's Head.


How difficult is the Cliffs of Moher walk?

This is a stunningly beautiful trail of medium to high difficulty that is suitable for a wide range of people and is a great way of spending a morning. A distance of eight kilometres – or five miles – it takes about two hours each way to complete.


How do you spend a day at the Cliffs of Moher?

Fun Things to Do at the Cliffs of Moher
  1. Stroll to Hag's Head.
  2. Walk from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher.
  3. … Or walk the entire Coastal Trail!
  4. Climb O'Brien's Tower.
  5. Admire the Stack.
  6. Spot filming locations.
  7. Take a Cliffs of Moher cruise.
  8. Watch the sunset at the Cliffs of Moher.


Can you do the Doolin cliff walk on your own?

Distance From Doolin to the Cliffs Of Moher The Doolin Cliff Walk is 8km long, (5 miles)each way, so it's not too challenging and most people should be able to complete the trail without any problems. I would recommend giving yourself at least 3 hours to complete the walk, even if you're a relatively experienced hiker.


Is Cliffs of Moher a natural wonder?

Ireland's Cliffs of Moher have been ranked inside the top 10 natural wonders of the world worth paying a visit to, in a new international survey. The Co Clare attraction outranks Milford Sound in New Zealand and Angel Falls in Venezuela in the survey by Titan Travel.


Why are the Cliffs of Moher so special?

The Cliffs of Moher is a hotspot for a wide range of flora and fauna with as many as 20 different species of birds to be seen. The cliffs have been featured in many movies including Harry Potter, The Princess Bride, Leap Year, and many more.