Cliffs of Moher Today we’re going to talk about a ginormous
tourist attraction, Cliffs of Moher.
According to last year’s statistics Cliffs of Moher got around 1.5 million visitors,
and that makes us wonder what caught up the attention of the tourists so much and what
is that we’re missing on?
Should we pack our bags right away or take a day off to go get the answers to it?
Let’s dig deeper into what makes these cliffs so extraordinary.
On the west coast of Ireland between the cities of Galway and Limerick these archaic cliffs,
being 320 million years old, stretch across the scenic landscape for eight kilometers
giving plenty of breathtaking views.
You look west and you find Aran Islands and Galway Bay.
You look North and you see twelve pins and the Maam Turk Mountains in Connemara.
Just as you turn your head around South you find Loop Head and beyond to the Kerry mountains.
One you can find the colonization of cliff-nesting sea birds that’s over 30,000 pairs of seabirds
that are vividly seen during the breeding season some of which include puffins, razorbuilts,
kittiwakes and choughs.
Cliffs of Moher provides a holistic experience when life turns out to be overwhelming and
one needs an escape from the hustle culture.
The Cliffs of Moher have been an important part of some movies.
And Harry Potter fans may be well acquainted with them.
Cliffs of Moher made an appearance in Harry Potter and the half-blood prince.
There’s an overcast scene that shows the protagonists staring at a cave underneath
the cliffs having a grunge appearance that the audience still remembers.
It has also been able to get the attention of geologists since the beginning of time.
Now you would want to know what you could do while you’re at the cliffs of Moher that
are mere rocks.
So stay tuned till the end of this video to hear about the top five things to do while
in Cliffs of Moher, Ireland.
5.
The perfect picnic spot
The beauty of the cliffs of Moher would be worth your while if you have plenty of time
to soak it all in and the best way to do is to plan a picnic here.
You can opt for any time to come sit here but the ideal time would be the opening time
when there’s less people in sight so you can enjoy some quiet time as well.
However, even if you come in later hours the beauty of the cliff is going to be the same
but with more people sitting around appreciating it.
And you don’t necessarily have to worry about coming with all the picnic stuff that
you need because the cliffs have the sitting spots and benches throughout.
You can either choose to do it on your own or you can have your luxury picnic planned
by a country Clare business, Gra picnics.
They do all the work for you that even includes choosing a location for you so all you have
to do is sit and enjoy the ethereal view ahead and not worry about a thing.
4.
Coastal walk North and South While you’re enjoying the scenic views merely
by sitting on the cliffs, you can also go around and take a coastal walk to the North
where you will find the Doolin village.
It is a linear route of 20 km and takes around 4 hours to complete.
The trail isn’t that precarious and can be a fine healthy activity if someone wants
to have a hearty conversation with nature in the early morning.
Although there are a lot of things you need to look out for including the changing weather
conditions and on heavy fog which in turn can cause poor visibility and maybe a hurdle
in your trek.
You can also walk south where you can find the Haggs head and the pathway to that is
not so difficult.
It requires less time to reach Haggs head than to reach Dooblin village and that is
1.5 to 2 hours.
Although it is of medium difficulty level, the path gets tougher as moving forward and
becomes cragged.
So for that make sure you have proper footwear for terrain like this because the south coastal
walk can become challenging due to the movement of the winds.
After these minor challenges what waits for you ahead is a serene view.
While on this quest to gobble up the serenity keep looking back at intervals to cherish
the beauty of what you left behind.
3.
Cruise along the cliffs
We talked about the trails of the cliff and how vast the sea looks while walking on those
trails but how about cruising in the sea?
Yes, you heard it right.
Think of the littleness of the people on the trails from the sea, merely the size of the
stars spread around the sky.
To experience that you can opt for plenty of cruising choices, and a round trip from
Dooblin to Dooblin takes around 45 to 50 minutes.
You cannot know the massiveness of the cliffs until you see them from a distance or from
sailing underneath them.
Ferries carry you from the North of O’Briens’ towers which are an important landmark there.
You can find the Moher tower in Hags head in Liscannor and this is the furthest point
from Doolin and that’s the tower the cliffs got their name from.
2.
Dining and other activities at the visitor’s center
The cliffs of Moher have gotten better with the time and with the facilities over there
as well.
Just as you enter the cliffs you find the visitor’s center over there that has plenty
of facilities confined within that space so tourists don’t have to worry about much
stuff and they can enjoy their time there with ease.
The visitor’s center has plenty of dining options as well so even if you didn’t bring
anything to eat for your two-hour visit you won’t be going back hungry.
On the first floor, you can find the Puffins Café which has a variety of options to consume
like ice-creams, cakes, and drinks as per your needs.
On the first floor of the visitor’s center, there's a cliff's view café that serves the
local Irish food to promote its culture and also provides a spectacular view of the ocean.
You can also shop at the visitor’s center as well so you don’t go back empty-handed
but with a great experience and some sustainable goodies.
All the shops there support the local artisans, including the gift shops, arts and crafts,
and much more.
Some of them don’t promote killing animals for wearable causes so they sell other sustainable
items that don't involve knitwear of any kind.
Anyhow, you can roam around the visitor’s center and can find plenty of stuff to shop
from including the Irish music albums as well.
1.
A perfect sunset spot
It’s a no-brainer when it comes to finding out what is that one thing you’d really
like to do while you’re here and that’s obviously watching a sunset.
But that solely depends upon the weather and you can never be sure of the Irish weather
and if it turns out to be foggy then there’s no point because all the scenic views are
blocked.
But if the weather works in your favor specifically in summers which is also the busiest time
of the year then you can come sit here and watch the sun go down waving you goodbyes
leaving you awestruck with the beauty of the horizon.
There’s a lot you can do here but the reason why anyone rushes to such spots is to cherish
nature for the way it unfolded in the past and hasn’t stopped unfolding since.
So while you’re here cherish every second you spend here amidst these waves, the sea,
the unevenness of the cliffs and most importantly the people.
So now that you’re familiar with what you can do with your time here, when are you planning
to visit the cliffs?
Let us know in the comments below.
And as always, where to next?