Can you see the Cliffs of Moher without a tour?

If you're looking to visit the Cliffs of Moher for free, you can do one of the cliff walks. Whack 'Cliffs of Moher Liscannor Walk' into your sat nav. You'll get parking here (it was €4 when I was here last) and you can take a handy 15 to 20-minute walk up to the viewing point across from Hag's Head.



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If you're looking to visit the Cliffs of Moher for free, you can do one of the cliff walks. Whack 'Cliffs of Moher Liscannor Walk' into your sat nav. You'll get parking here (it was €4 when I was here last) and you can take a handy 15 to 20-minute walk up to the viewing point across from Hag's Head.

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Technically, you don't have to pay to see the cliffs as they are part of the natural landscape. However, there is a fee for the Cliffs of Moher visitor experience. So that is to say that yes, you'll have to pay. In fact, if you're driving, the car parking fee is inclusive of admission.

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We recommend spending a minimum of two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, though many visitors choose to spend a little longer. If you are doing the Cliffs of Moher Coastal walk, commencing at Cliffs of Moher Experience this will take anything from 2 hours each way. See Cliffs of Moher Coastal walk.

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This is a stunningly beautiful trail of medium to high difficulty that is suitable for a wide range of people and is a great way of spending a morning. A distance of eight kilometres – or five miles – it takes about two hours each way to complete.

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Visit outside of peak times – which are between 11am and 4pm – for a more pleasant and peaceful experience. Sunrise and sunset visits are very special and memorable.

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The Kerry Cliffs are higher, at 300 metres (1,000 ft), than the Cliffs of Moher which rise to a maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft). They are far less touristy. Many are surprised just how majestic the view is out to the Skelligs and Puffin Island and prefer them to the busier Cliffs of Moher.

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The Cliff Walk is 8km each way. It takes 2 hours to reach the visitor centre. As you stroll you will be presented with amazing views of Clare's coastline, please note that the Cliffs are not visible until an hour and a half into the walk.

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Look out for marine life in the waters directly off the Cliffs, from plankton in April and May to the second-largest fish on the planet; the Basking Shark. Sea mammals below the Cliffs include whales, basking sharks and seals and you may even be treated to the sight of a dolphin pod on a calm day.

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Did you know that the Cliffs of Moher have made appearances in some well-known movies?
  • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. ...
  • Ryan's Daughter. ...
  • The Princess Bride. ...
  • Leap Year. ...
  • Into the West. ...
  • Hear My Song. ...
  • The Mackintosh Man.


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Depending on traffic and where you are leaving from - and it will be very busy at that time of year - it can take 3 hours or more to get to the end of the motorway. And then a further 45 minutes or so to get to the Cliffs.

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Technically, the Cliffs of Moher has two coastal cliff walks, the first starting from a small town called Doolin and the Second starting at Hag's Head. You can of course combine the two if you feel like walking 25km in total.

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The official path is there to protect you as well as the surrounding land. Apart from keeping you from getting lost and from trampling and private land which the Cliffs Coastal Walk cuts through, the path is designed to keep you a safe distance from the edge of the cliffs.

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Puffins burrow into the cliffs sides and nest in the grassy hillsides of the Cliffs. They are most visible while fishing in the water or on our Cliffs of Moher Ferry in the months of May and June.

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You could see it on a day trip, but the best way to come enjoy the outstanding beauty of the Cliffs of Moher is as part of a coastal journey. Take a small group trip or self-drive tour from Dublin to the west coast. You could start from the north, in Donegal, and follow the Wild Atlantic Way south.

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Distance From Doolin to the Cliffs Of Moher The Doolin Cliff Walk is 8km long, (5 miles)each way, so it's not too challenging and most people should be able to complete the trail without any problems. I would recommend giving yourself at least 3 hours to complete the walk, even if you're a relatively experienced hiker.

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