Cliffs of Moher-visitor Experience

The world famous Cliffs of Moher at sunset

The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's top Visitor attractions. The Cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O'Brien's Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs. From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins, the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara and Loop Head to the South. The Cliffs of Moher take their name from a ruined promontory fort “Mothar” which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars to make room for a signal tower.

The Cliffs of Moher are home to one of the major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds in Ireland. The area was designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds under the EU Birds Directive in 1986 and as a Refuge for Fauna in 1988. Included within the designated site are the cliffs, the cliff-top maritime grassland and heath, and a 200 metre zone of open water, directly in front of the cliffs to protect part of the birds' feeding area. The designation covers 200 hectares and highlights the area's importance for wildlife

Visitor Centre

Opened in 2007 the grass roofed Visitor Centre is set into the hillside. The centre is a unique cave like structure which minimises the visual impact on this fabulous scenic location and uses a range of energy saving and eco-friendly features including geo-thermal, solar energy and water recycling.

Inside you will find Atlantic Exge Exhibition Area, the Puffins Nest Cafe, the Long Dock Restaurant, the gift shop, a baggage store, accommodation booking and information points, graphic displays and images of the Cliffs including a stunning photo opportunity, public toilets, ATM and a fully equipped first aid room. The centre is fully wheelchair accessible.

Friendly staff will answer questions, provide assistance, give directions and information on other attractions in the area.

Official Cliffs of Moher Product including guidebooks, sea bird ID Cards, maps, DVD's, unique branded clothing and more are for sale in the foyer area.

The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s nomination for the global online campaign to find the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011.

OPENING TIME:
January: 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
February: 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (6.30pm Weekends & Bank Holidays)
April: 9.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. (7pm Weekends & Bank Holidays)
May: 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. (7.30pm Weekends & Bank Holidays
June: 9.00 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.
July: 9.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
August: 9.00 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
September:9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. (7.30pm Weekends & Bank Holidays
October: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (6.30pm Weekends & Bank Holidays
November: 9.15 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
December: 9.15 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Atlantic Edge Exhibition area in the visitor centre is open daily from 09.00am and last entry is 30 minutes before the visitor centre closes.

O’Brien's Tower is open daily from 10.00am (11am in the winter) with access to the viewing area on the top and the exhibition on the first floor.

Gift shop, restaurant and cafe within the centre may close ahead of the visitor centre building itself. The craftworker units operate seperate opening hours.

The centre may remain open up to 2 and a half hours later than the advertised time.

Opening hours are subject to change. Please call the visitor centre for exact opening hours + 353 65 7086141