Cliffs of Moher

Ireland · cliffs · ocean · geology

Towering sea walls. The Cliffs of Moher run for about 14 kilometres along the southwestern coast of County Clare, Ireland. They're some of the most dramatic cliffs you can see, rising straight up from the Atlantic Ocean.

Different heights everywhere. The cliffs don't stay the same height. At Hag's Head on the south end, they reach 120 metres high, but further north they grow even taller. Just north of O'Brien's Tower, they reach their peak of 214 metres, which is about as tall as a 70-story building.

Historic stone tower. O'Brien's Tower, a round stone tower built in 1835, sits near the middle of the cliffs. Sir Cornelius O'Brien had it built, and it still stands there today as a famous landmark that visitors can climb.

Nearby small villages. The closest villages are Liscannor 6 kilometres to the south and Doolin 7 kilometres to the north. These small Irish villages are gateways to exploring this natural wonder.

Carved by nature. Over millions of years, waves and weather shaped these cliffs from layers of rock and stone. The constant power of the Atlantic Ocean continues to slowly change them even today.