Cliffs of MoherStory N° 142
Cliffs of Moher & Wild Clare Coast
Stand at the edge of the Atlantic where the Cliffs of Moher plunge 700 feet into the roaring sea of County Clare.
The itinerary.
3 days · 7 stops
Friday
Day One
Arrive on the Wild Atlantic Way and witness the towering Cliffs of Moher at golden hour.
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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
Walk the cliff-edge trail and climb O'Brien's Tower for a vertigo-inducing 214-metre drop to the Atlantic below.
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Gus O'Connor's Pub
Doolin's legendary trad-music pub serving fresh seafood chowder and live fiddle sessions every night.
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Hotel
Hotel Doolin booking.com
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Getting around
- Arriving via Shannon Airport, then a 75-minute drive to the Clare coast
Saturday
Day Two
Explore the lunar limestone landscape of the Burren and its hidden geological wonders.
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Aillwee Cave
Descend into one of Ireland's oldest caves, carved by an underground river through the Burren's ancient karst.
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Poulnabrone Dolmen
A 6,000-year-old portal tomb standing starkly against the bare limestone pavement of the Burren.
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Burren National Park
Hike rare Arctic and Mediterranean wildflowers thriving side by side on the cracked grey terraces.
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Hotel
Hotel Doolin booking.com
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Getting around
- Self-drive through the Burren Loop
Sunday
Day Three
Catch a ferry to the wild Aran Islands before departing.
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Doolin Ferry to Inisheer
A short crossing to the smallest Aran Island, home to stone walls, a shipwreck, and sweeping Atlantic views.
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Dún Aonghasa viewpoint
A prehistoric stone fort perched dramatically on a 100-metre cliff edge overlooking the open ocean.
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Hotel
Hotel Doolin booking.com
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Getting around
- Ferry from Doolin Pier
- Drive back to Shannon Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Cliffs of Moher & Wild Clare Coast?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 7 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Cliffs of Moher & Wild Clare Coast cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Cliffs of Moher & Wild Clare Coast?
Hotel Doolin is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Cliffs of Moher & Wild Clare Coast itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 7 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Cliffs of Moher.
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