Trails and Viewpoints in Co. Clare
6 places
1.Cliff Walk Kilkee
Rugged sea cliffs and rock pools minutes from town
A raw, uncrowded stretch of Atlantic coastline 5.5km west of Kilkee town, where a cliff path runs from the Diamond Rocks past natural sea pools, shipwreck coves and Bishop's Island. Less visited than the Cliffs of Moher, with a café right at the trailhead.
- Highlights
- Cliff path right above the Atlantic, with ocean sound up close
- The Pollock Holes natural sea pools
- Bishop's Island sea stack
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
2.12 O'Clock Hills
309m twin peaks with a summit sundial
A 309m twin-peaked hill in East Clare, threaded by waymarked walking trails and crowned by a compass-sundial, with wide views across Munster on a clear day.
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
3.Doolin Cliff Walks
guided 9km cliff walk with the trail's creator
A guided 9km cliff walk from Doolin village to the Cliffs of Moher, led by the local farmer who created the trail.
- Highlights
- 9km guided coastal walk from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher
- Led by local farmer and historian Pat Sweeney, creator of the trail
- Reaches the 214m highest point at O'Brien's Tower
4.Ballycuggaran Forest Car Park
Gateway to a 532m summit above Lough Derg
The trailhead on the lower slopes of Crag Hill above Lough Derg, where the Crag Wood Walk and the climb to County Clare's highest point both begin.
- Highlights
- 7.1 km Crag Wood Walk loop with panoramic Lough Derg views
- Access to Moylussa, the highest point in County Clare
- Connects onto the long-distance East Clare Way
5.Bothar nA hAillite
Walk an ancient green road above the Atlantic
Bothar nA hAillite, "the road of the cliffs", is an ancient green road that threads the Burren's bare limestone pavement above the Atlantic just outside Doolin, Co. Clare.
- Highlights
- Ancient green road across Burren limestone pavement
- Atlantic sea and cliff views
- Burren wildflowers and wildlife
- Facilities
- Good for kids
6.Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail
a 20km clifftop trail with puffins and sea stacks
The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk is a rugged clifftop trail linking the village of Doolin with the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre and on to Liscannor, passing O'Brien's Tower above some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs.
- Highlights
- Clifftop path rising to 214 m (702 ft)
- O'Brien's Tower viewpoint
- Puffins between May and June