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Trail · County Clare

Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk

19.5 km4 hr 30 minChallengingLinear250 m climbNo dogs

Notice: Notice of Temporary Closure of Sections of the Cliffs of Moher Trail from August 22nd, 2024 The following sections of the Cliffs of Moher trail will be closed to the general public on a temporary basis from Thursday August 22nd, 2024 for trail safety works. • Access to the trail will be closed for a 5km section, from Hags Head up to 1km south of the Visitor Centre. • Access to the trail will be closed for a short 500m section, 1km north of the Visitor Centre. Please note that there will be no access to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre from Doolin.

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This is a challenging, remote and exposed cliff top path which requires high levels of fitness. It is narrow with steep ascents, flagstone steps, farm tracks and local and regional road and views of the Atlantic Ocean, the cliffs and the hinterland which are stunningly spectacular.

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Outdoors in County Clare this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct14° / 11°DrizzleGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°DrizzleGood day outdoors

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