Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark

Cliffs of Moher Hotel

★★★★

4.35 km away from here

This Property Offers:

WiFi

9 Reviews

8.7

$238.92 per nightSelect

Doolin Inn

★★★★

5.19 km away from here

This Property Offers:

Breakfast

WiFi

2 Reviews

10

$281.54 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark

Attractions Near Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark

Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Center

0.04 km away from here

The staggering Cliffs of Moher, Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. They stretch for 8km and reach 214m at their highest point north of O’Brien’s Tower, where you can enjoy unrivalled views of the Atlantic Ocean. It will be a beautiful experience and also the Cliffs have existed for millennia and for centuries have attracted visitors who have been captivated by their splendour and majesty.

Know More

Burren Way

0.39 km away from here

The Burren Way is a 123km walking route that takes in the best of what the Burren area has to offer. The trail, typically completed in five days, comprises sections of tarmac road, boreen, droving road, path and forestry track. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by the Burren Way Committee.

Know More

Cliffs of Moher

0.52 km away from here

Some beautiful cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They rise 120 metres above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head and reach their maximum height of 214 metres. From the cliffs, and from atop the tower, visitors can see the Aran Islands in Galway Bay, the Maumturks and Twelve Pins mountain ranges to the north in County Galway, and Loop Head to the south.

Know More

O'Brien's Tower

0.93 km away from here

O'Brien's Tower marks the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher, a very popular tourist destination in County Clare, Ireland. It is located a short distance from the villages Doolin and Liscannor. The Tower was built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, the first High King of Ireland. The tower was used as an observation tower for the hundreds of visitors who even then came to the Cliffs each year to see the breathtaking views.

Know More

Moher Tower at Hag's Head

4.02 km away from here

Moher Tower is the stone ruin of an old Napoleonic-era watchtower which stands on Hag's Head, at the southern end of the Cliffs of Moher, in County Clare, Ireland. The current tower stands close to the site of a much earlier promontory fort, known as Mothar or Moher. The building is a single, nearly square, tower with two rectilinear bartizans protruding from the top of its eastern wall, and one from the western wall.

Know More

Doonagore Castle

4.23 km away from here

Doonagore Castle is a superb 16th century Irish castle, located on the oceanfront in County Clare, less than a kilometre from the village of Doolin. The castle is a round tower house with a small courtyard enclosed by a defensive wall. With its elevated position overlooking Doolin Point, the castle serves as a navigational landmark for boats approaching Doolin Pier.

Know More

Discover More Attractions in County Clare, Home of Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark

County Clare

County Clare is a county in Ireland, in the Mid-West Region and the province of Munster, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Clare County Council is the local authority. The county had a population of 118,817 at the 2016 census. The county town and largest settlement is Ennis.

Know More

Location of Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark

Comments