Cliff of Moher is steep sea cliffs.  Their name derives from a ruined promontory fort called Mothar or Moher which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars to make room for a signal tower at Hag's Head, the southernmost point of the cliffed coast, now the site of Moher Tower.

Cliff of Moher is one of the most iconic tourist attractions of Ireland, situated on the Wild Atlantic Way on Irelands west coast. The Cliffs captures the hearts of up to 1.5 million visitors every year.  They rise slowly to 702 feet (213 metres) at the highest point and range for 8 kms or 5 miles over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of Co. Clare.  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.

For most people the only way they experience the Cliffs of Moher is by visiting the Co Council run Cliffs of Moher Vistor Experience. Built in 2007 at a cost of 30 million euro and occupying just one small section of the Cliffs it now attracts over 1.5 million vistors a year. Unfortunately the site and the local road network are struggling to cope with these volumes resulting in long queues and traffic delays at the Cliffs of Moher Vistor Experience during the summer months. Parking lot is available on the other side of the road.  Also admision fee will be taken at the entrance of car parking, 8 Eur / adult.  You may reserve the entrace ticket online and save half price.

The best way to experienec the Cliffs is to avoid the Cliffs of Moher Vistor Experience and experience the Cliffs of Moher by exploring the Cliffs of Moher Hiking Trails. The best time of visiting is either the early morning or the late at 3-4 p.m. Be noted that Ireland duirng winter time (Dec - Feb), it becomes dark about 4 p.m. onwards. Certainly, it's windy and rainy and you should prepare your proper jackets and winter hats.

The trails start in Doolin and at Hags Head and are serviced by a shuttle bus.