What can I write that will do the Cliffs of Moher justice? Should I tell you that I went there 3 times and would definitely return endless more times? That I would build my house on the cliffs if they let me? That this is only a small part of the amazing Wild Atlantic Way that you MUST have on your bucket list? Maybe I should just show you so that you can see for yourself!
Yes, that is me blocking the view
Google Cliffs of Moher and you'll get tons of pictures just like the one that I took. It is the most famous view of the cliffs and just looks really nice. But the Cliffs of Moher are more than this.
I hadn't seen much of Ireland yet. A friend came to visit and we decided to cross the country and check out the Cliffs of Moher. A bit "to get it over with", since everyone at work kept telling me that it is the best thing that Ireland has to give. We got on a bus in Dublin, went all the way to the West coast where we were dropped off in a parking lot, not having a clue what to expect. The first thing that we noticed was that the visitor centre looks a bit like a massive hobbit house. This amused me so much that I didn't really care if the cliffs would suck or not. We had to walk a little and around the corner, the cliffs would show.
They blended in the visitor centre pretty well
When you arrive at the cliffs, there are 2 directions that you can take. Left and right. If you have all day it doesn't matter what direction you take, because you can easily do both. But the first time we were there we took the path on our right hand. This is the path past the place where you shoot the postcard picture from. We had no idea that we would never have time to do the left part too, that day. I would later come back to explore the other direction.
The right-hand path with the tower in the distance
I am afraid of heights...and the cliffs rise 120 meters above the Atlantic ocean. I, therefore, was very happy that -especially for me?- they invented something like the sissy path. I assume it was the intention that everyone would stay behind the stone wall that will keep you safe from suddenly jumping or falling off the cliffs. But it clearly doesn't work and they don't do anything about it. Almost everyone walks on the edges of the cliff, snapping selfies and acting crazy stupid for the best shot.
Taking the sissy path
If you follow the (right) path, at some point you get at a fence. This is the end of the "Cliffs of Moher"-park. But no reason to stop there. The rest is open to the public (but at your own risk) and if you'd like you can walk all the way to Doolin. This would take you 1,5 hours if you don't stop for the many photo opportunities. From Doolin you could take the ferry to the Aran Island or a "cruise" to view the cliffs from sea-level.
I'd advise everyone to keep walking at least for a fair bit since the view will change a few times and everything is equally spectacular!
Aran Islands in the distance
The path is sometimes pretty narrow and that can be challenging with the busloads of people visiting the Cliffs of Moher every day. I couldn't help myself thinking about the number of people not returning from their walk on the cliffs. (Some research taught me that about 10 people every year die here, either by accident or suicide)
Not everyone took the sissy path
Marking the highest point of the cliffs, there is O' Brien's Tower. It was built in 1835 as an observation tower and doesn't really have that much use but to look pretty in photos.
The tower in the distance
If you ever decide to visit the Cliffs of Moher, take into account that the weather in that area isn't always as nice as in my photos. Actually, I have been extremely lucky to have this weather twice in a row. Since it is the west coast of Ireland, fog, clouds, rain & wind often happen. What that looks like might be clear if you see the shot I took from the water... Imagine you walking on those cliffs now!
The tower from the water
Just check it out. Explore the Wild Atlantic Way and take plenty of time to explore the cliffs and the surrounding area. I will be back and I believe that you might as well!
Bye-bye cliffs, I will be back!
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Nice job :D
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realy wonderful shots you look really wonderful i do love the shots
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Thank you!
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Nicaragua....aqua for my bunghole.....arriba...
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WOW.... Ok this is definitely now on my bucket list. OOOh Iv'e dreamed of Ireland for so long and now this!!!??? Looks to be such a magical place... Thank you for sharing and happy to follow ya!
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It truly is amazing. I will have many other stories in this series!! Hope it will inspire you
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Thank you!!! Awesome!!! I'm sure it will... Do you know a safe and least expensive flight there? A post on "how to travel to Ireland" would be really great as that info doesn't necessarily come about in the lives of farmers very often...
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The problem with those posts is that every reader comes from a different location. For instance: Getting in Dublin from Europe is pretty straightforward. I'd suggest you check out flights.google.com to get a bit of an idea. And if you need help, I'll try helping you out privately. It might just be easier to blog how to travel IN Ireland instead.
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Yes, that totally makes sense! Will check it out, thanks!
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you've got to go @schoonercreek one of the many amazing places to see in ireland.The Ring of Kerry fantastic as well.
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Absolutely gorgeous - thanks for sharing your honest and funny "review" of the cliffs. I can't wait to visit Ireland someday and will surely add this to my list. Did you check out the visitor centre?
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the visitor centre is just a toilet, restaurant and shops... You can skip it ;) (unless you have to go)
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LOL! Thanks for the tip! :)
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welcome ;)
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This place seems amazing!! I'd like see it some day :)
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Book 2 weeks of Ireland and go see it all!! :)
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I wish I just needed to book 2 weeks of Ireland, but visa issue makes everything harder :) eventually I will see it all some day! :)
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oh man, visa things... that sucks!!
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yes, unfortunately :(
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I love your shots! What a beautiful place!
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Thank you. I just like to show people why Ireland stole my heart!
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oehhh!! nice I'm bookmarking this
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Yeah, if you liked the other photo, this is def your cup of tea! :) Wild Atlantic Way is a must for you!!
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Oh wow, those photos are seriously amazing! My husband and I would love to go there! Its on the top of my list of where to travel! My sisters might be going there this year!
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I can only recommend... Everyone should visit this place
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A spectacular view. it's a very scary place also it's a beautiful place. Green and blue in a very beautiful combination. Thanks for the photos :)
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Yes, that combination of green and blue is very strong in this area! It makes you feel alive :)
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These places are humbling <3 Truly feels like the end of the world! I haven't visited these cliffs but probably will, someday. I love these places stormy by the way ;-)
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in case you go stormy... bring some safety-rope :)
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the nature in ireland looks amazing. understand why you would by a house there :D thanks for sharing!
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Great post! I lived in Lahinch (about a 10 minute drive from the cliffs) for about two years. Anytime there was a nice sunset we would go over to the cliffs. So lucky to have it on my doorstep.
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Ah, lovely Lahinch. Isn't that the town that every so often looses a few houses because of the storm? And where they say that Trump will build a wall to protect his golf course against the Atlantic?
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Ha ha. Yes, the storms have claimed a few houses, and once destroyed the promenade and playground, but Trumps Irish sea-wall is for Doonbeg, about a 30 minute drive from Lahinch. You're very well informed!
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The bus driver told the story on the way to the cliffs and I found it shocking and interesting. The story about the Trump wall was very entertaining ;)
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Thats some stunning views there of the Atlantic !
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Yes, very impressive. It makes you want to sit down, enjoy the views and never get up.
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Nice that you had clear days to see the cliffs and get some good photos. I've been there but I have to disagree with your coworkers that say it's the best thing in Ireland. The culture and activities you can do in Ireland far outweigh anything a mere landscape can do.
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activities.... like drinking beer? :)
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Nah, like biking, coasteering, canyoning, caving, boat tours, or just exploring...
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Uhm, have you seen me? ;) Most of them will kill me! (Yeah, biking too...but that is due to the car-owners in Ireland). Good for you that you like to have an active holiday. But not my cup of tea ;)
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
I'm with you though, I'd also be on the sissy path, especially as I still have young children! I love their "hobbit house" too (or is it the TellyTubbies abode???)
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Teletubbies house could have been an inspiration too, yes. You are right ;) There are so many stories of people that almost fell off the cliffs as a child. Just one sudden wind gust while you are on a slightly damp edge and off you go... yikes!
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lol - (almost) sorry for bring up Teletubbies, lol. Almost. ;)
but yeah, that wind can be so scary - it's scary here in Wyoming (the windiest place I've ever lived, not even the coast was windier) and we can't land in the ocean if we fall over. (Though there are some cliffs here and there too - I hope I can get some pictures of them this summer.)
Best wishes to you!
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Fantastic shots! I hope I can make it to Ireland someday.
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Thank you. That compliment means a lot to me. And yes, do visit Ireland. It is an amazingly photogenic country! I will share many more posts about it.
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not bad at all ;) you were lucky with the weather !
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Yes definitely! I will be one of the few people alive that has seen the Cliffs of Moher 3 times without ever walking near the edge with a cloudy sky :) I will have to return for that experience!!
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Really amazing I need to go there too!
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