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Cliffs of Moher tour
The Cliffs of Moher are 214 meters at their highest point and stretch for 8km along the Atlantic coastline. You also get to explore a small section of the Burren, a karst landscape which is home to three quarters of Ireland’s species of flowers. Other attractions include Doolin village, Fanore Beach and Galway Bay. This Cliffs of Moher one day tour is packed with attractions and is sure to satisfy any traveller!
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The heart of County Clare
The Burren
The Burren (Boíreann, meaning ‘rocky place’), is an enchanting exposed limestone landscape stretching for miles across County Clare. Famously described by Ludlow, a Cromwellian Officer in 1651 as, “of this barony it is said that it is a country where there is not water enough to drown a man, wood enough to hang one, nor earth enough to bury them”. Enjoy the local town of Doolin with its famous traditional Irish music and lively pubs.
The heart of County Clare
The Burren
The Burren (Boíreann, meaning ‘rocky place’), is an enchanting exposed limestone landscape stretching for miles across County Clare. Famously described by Ludlow, a Cromwellian Officer in 1651 as, “of this barony it is said that it is a country where there is not water enough to drown a man, wood enough to hang one, nor earth enough to bury them”. Enjoy the local town of Doolin with its famous traditional Irish music and lively pubs.
Ancient Clare
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Visit the mystical and impressive Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological structures. This is the oldest megalithic monument in Ireland and is located high on the Burren plateau. Classed as a portal tomb, this dolmen was in use for a period of 600 years between 5,200 and 5,800 years ago. The remains of 21 people have been found during excavations by archaeologist Anne Lynch in the 1980’s, revealing the tough physcial labour the people of the time endured. This is a monument you will not want to miss on your trip to Ireland.
Ancient Clare
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Visit the mystical and impressive Poulnabrone Dolmen, one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological structures. This is the oldest megalithic monument in Ireland and is located high on the Burren plateau. Classed as a portal tomb, this dolmen was in use for a period of 600 years between 5,200 and 5,800 years ago. The remains of 21 people have been found during excavations by archaeologist Anne Lynch in the 1980’s, revealing the tough physcial labour the people of the time endured. This is a monument you will not want to miss on your trip to Ireland.
Other attractions on your Cliffs of Moher tour
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Bunratty is a 15th century castle located in the village of Bunratty in County Clare. Set oin a 26 acre park, you can also visit the Bunratty Folk Park and experience life in the 1800s from the persepective of those who lived there.
Doolin
On the edge of the Burren is the lively village of Doolin, the home of traditional Irish music and a place you won’t want to leave! This is also the departure point for ferries to the Aran Islands. Enjoy the characters, stories, food and drink before shopping for your favourite Aran sweater.