Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience

One of Ireland’s favourite visitor experiences, the Cliffs of Moher tower over the rugged west Clare coast.

Walk the safe, paved pathways and view the famous Cliffs on Europe’s western frontier enjoying spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean and Aran Islands.

Situated at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher reach 214 metres at the highest point and stretch for 14 spectacular kilometres. The eco-friendly visitor centre building was opened in 2007 by Clare County Council, the local authority. The Cliffs of Moher Experience visitor centre and site contains cafés, a craft & gift store, a 4D Ledge Experience, interactive exhibitions, toilets, car and coach parking, wifi, picnic areas, first aid station, visitor information point, viewing platforms and steps, O’Briens Tower, a free app and audio guide, Craftworkers’ street of local retailers and unforgettable views!

O’Briens Tower stands on a headland at the Cliffs of Moher offering up magnificent views south towards Hags Head and north towards Doolin. The Tower was built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, the first High King of Ireland. A local landowner, Cornelious was ahead of his time and believed that the development of tourism would benefit the local economy. The exhibition provides an immersive multi-media means to find out more about the geology, wildlife and human story of the Cliffs of Moher Experience. The team of staff at the Cliffs aim to deliver a world class visitor experience in a safe, welcoming and informative manner while protecting the environment.

The Cliffs of Moher Experience is a Special Protection Area for seabirds, home to over 30,000 pairs of nesting seabirds including Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes, Fulmar, Chough and Peregrine. The Burren & Cliffs of Moher area received UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2011 and the Cliffs of Moher Experience is part of a network of over 60 tourism businesses in the Geopark area focusing on sustainable tourism.