How much time should you spend at the Cliffs of Moher?

How much time should you spend at the Cliffs of Moher? We recommend spending a minimum of two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, though many visitors choose to spend a little longer. If you are doing the Cliffs of Moher Coastal walk, commencing at Cliffs of Moher Experience this will take anything from 2 hours each way. See Cliffs of Moher Coastal walk.

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.

Are the Cliffs of Moher a tourist trap?

Both Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Moher are iconic natural sights of Ireland. They are a wee bit out of the way for a short trip to Ireland and are tourist traps to put it lightly.

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.

How late can you visit Cliffs of Moher?

The Cliffs of Moher are stunning! The visitor centre is excellent. It is conveniently open late (at least in August 2021) until 9 pm which allows a good day in Clare/Aran Islands etc and then a trip to see the Cliffs at Sunset. The design of the centre – built into the hillside – is very clever.

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.

Is the Cliffs of Moher a wonder of the world?

Cliffs of Moher Ranked 9th Best Natural Wonder of the World in Survey. 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.

Were any movies filmed at the Cliffs of Moher?

Is it hard to drive to the Cliffs of Moher?

Depending on traffic and where you are leaving from - and it will be very busy at that time of year - it can take 3 hours or more to get to the end of the motorway. And then a further 45 minutes or so to get to the Cliffs.

Can you see America from the Cliffs of Moher?

Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland is awesome and offers some of the most exciting coastal cliff faces in western Europe. On exceedingly clear days legend says you can see North America.

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

How much time do you need in Galway Ireland?

Itinerary for Galway. For Galway, I would budget at least 2 full days to do sightseeing outside of Galway and at least half a day to see sights in Galway. Galway is perfectly placed to explore some of Ireland's top sights including the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara National Park. Both are fantastic destinations.

What is not worth seeing in Ireland?

Iconic Irish Statues to see. The Big Fish in Belfast, Molly Malone in Dublin, and the Spire here are just a few that aren't worth going out of your way to see but you may see in passing. At the very least none of these types of tourist traps in Ireland require an entry fee.

How long is the walk along the Cliffs of Moher?

The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk connects the lively villages of Liscannor and Doolin, via the Cliffs of Moher Experience. A linear route of 20km, it takes 4.5 hours to complete.