Clare Coast Travel Guide

Introduction

One of Ireland's most photographed places, the Cliffs of Moher draw thousands of visitors to Clare's remote reaches every day of the year -- rain or shine. Rising to vertiginous heights 210m (689 ft.) above the Atlantic and stretching along about 8km (5 miles) of coastline, the cliffs are undeniably impressive. In bad weather, access to the cliffs is (understandably) limited, as the wind can blow very hard here and it's a long way down. When the weather is fine, there's a guardrail to offer you a small sense of security as you peek over the edge, although some foolhardy visitors treat it with startling disdain, climbing over it for a better view of the sheer drop (although a fierce new anti-climb policy promises to put a stop to that). It's all well worth a visit, but be aware that in the high season, the crowds can rather spoil the effect.

Farther along the Clare Coast, Lahinch is an old-fashioned Victorian seaside resort, with a wide beach and long promenade curving along...