Cliffs of Moher
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The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres. At their southern end, they rise 120 metres above t
A 19th-century Photochrom postcard of the cliffs, with Leacmayornagneeve rock in the foreground
Visitor centre
The cliffs seen from the beach
O'Brien's Tower
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O'Brien's Tower marks the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland. It is located a short distance from the villages Doolin and Liscannor.
Cliffs of Moher
…above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag's Head, and, 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the north, they reach their maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft) just north of O'Brien's Tower, a round stone tower near the midpoint of the cliffs, built in 1835 by Sir Cornelius O'Brien, then continue at lower heights. The closest settlements…
O'Brien's Tower
O'Briens Tower is just visible in this panoramic view of the Cliffs of Moher.
The plateau where the tower is located, fenced off to discourage potentially dangerous hiking.