Is it better to go to the Cliffs of Moher in the morning or Evening?

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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Pack warm clothing and a rain jacket Be prepared for wild weather mood swings. One minute might be rainy, and the next one might be sunny. Even if you check the forecast for a general idea of the day, no one ever really knows what the weather around the Cliffs will be like. The best thing you can do is be prepared.

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The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of January, February, November, and December; from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m during the months of March, April, September, and October; and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May through August.

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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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Get to know this 15.8-mile out-and-back trail near Ballysteen, County Clare. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay into the West of Ireland adventure! 100% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 94% of travelers recommend this experience.

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The Cliffs of Moher are stunning! The visitor centre is excellent. It is conveniently open late (at least in August 2021) until 9 pm which allows a good day in Clare/Aran Islands etc and then a trip to see the Cliffs at Sunset. The design of the centre – built into the hillside – is very clever.

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Pack warm clothing and a rain jacket The best thing you can do is be prepared. Pack a scarf, a rain jacket, and waterproof shoes. We hope it stays sunny for you, but in the case that it doesn't, we don't want your feet to be all cold and soggy as you explore!

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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, 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 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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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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The Cliffs of Moher is a hotspot for a wide range of flora and fauna with as many as 20 different species of birds to be seen. The cliffs have been featured in many movies including Harry Potter, The Princess Bride, Leap Year, and many more.

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Fun Things to Do at the Cliffs of Moher
  1. Stroll to Hag's Head.
  2. Walk from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher.
  3. … Or walk the entire Coastal Trail!
  4. Climb O'Brien's Tower.
  5. Admire the Stack.
  6. Spot filming locations.
  7. Take a Cliffs of Moher cruise.
  8. Watch the sunset at the Cliffs of Moher.


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