Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk
Walking Trail · Clare
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk is a 19.5 km strenuous waymarked linear route in Clare, starting near Doolin.
Notice from the trail operator
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.
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Clare County Council before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Strenuous | Challenging | 4.5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Doolin Community Centre, near Doolin.
Finishes at Liscannor GAA.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.02218, -9.36918
- Irish Grid reference
- R 08185 97681
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 51 and 57
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
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.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Clare County Council
Clare County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 1 2.3 km away · 18.2 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 2 2.3 km away · 37.5 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 3 2.3 km away · 42.7 km trail
- Doolin Cycle Hub Loop 4 2.3 km away · 46.4 km trail
- Burren Way 10 km away · 118.8 km trail
- Inis Oirr - Lub Ceathru an Locha 11 km away · 7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk?
19.5 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 250 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4.5 hours.
How hard is the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Strenuous, with an overall difficulty of Challenging. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk start?
Starts at Doolin Community Centre, near Doolin. The trailhead is at 53.02218, -9.36918 (Irish Grid R 08185 97681).
Can you bring a dog on the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk?
Clare County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.