The Cliffs of Moher rise to 214 metres at their highest point and stretch for eight kilometres along the Clare coast south of Doolin. The most dramatic section is near O'Brien's Tower at the southern end, where the cliff edge is sheer and the drop to the Atlantic surf below is vertiginous. On windy days the spray reaches the top.
Walking from Doolin south to the cliffs along the cliff-edge path takes about 45 minutes and is far better than arriving by tour bus. The official visitor centre at the southern end has become very busy, but the northern approach from Doolin is quieter and gives you the cliffs in their proper context — with no car park in sight.