The Bottom Line
Pros
- Stunning views of the Atlantic and the coastal cliffs.
- Sheer drops of around 700 feet, making these some of the highest cliffs in Europe.
- One of the most impressive landscapes in Ireland.
- Interesting "Atlantic Edge" multimedia exhibition.
Cons
- Pricing.
Description
- Some of Europe's highest sea cliffs, towering 700 feet above the Atlantic.
- Stunning views and priceless photo opportunities.
- New "Atlantic Edge" exhibition opened in February 2007.
- Flat-rate entry fees to be introduced July 2010.
Guide Review - Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher should really be a five-star-attraction - you walk along a softly winding lane and suddenly the Atlantic Ocean lies before you. Or rather beneath you, a vertical drop of around 700 feet making the difference. It is simply stunning. And a challenge to those not suffering from vertigo. How near to the drop dare you go?
This perceived challenge has led to several deaths in recent years and urged Clare County Council to make the cliffs safer (and also more profitable). By restricting access, providing more security and constructing a new visitor center for safe viewing. This has led not only to rather steep facility fees (the "parking fees") but also to a brand new multimedia celebration of the natural surroundings, called the "Atlantic Edge". Well worth seeing, but it pales in comparison with the natural beauty of the cliffs. The Cliffs of Moher are back up in the top ten sights of Ireland. With no reservations except the facility fees ... they will have you gasping before you even see the Atlantic. And an upcoming new pricing structure (which will change to a per-head flat rate that includes the "Atlantic Edge")
By the way - combining a visit to the Cliffs of Moher with a tour of the nearby Burren is a practical way of seeing two highlights in one day.
