Similar to the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher are on the must see list of Ireland. Unlike the Ring of Kerry, I would absolutely, 100% agree.
Here are 5 things you can expect if you visit the Cliffs of Moher.
1. Awe-inspiring beauty. As you walk up the steps from the parking lot, past the touristy souvenir shops, you come upon a view unlike any other. The cliffs extend almost further than your eyes can see in either direction. The vibrant greens, the ocean crashing on the rocks, stretching your eyes to the horizon. It truly is a breath-taking view.
2. Warning signs. Once the paved, ledged path ends, visitors can continue their time at the cliffs by walking along the narrow trails that extend out from the paved areas.
Before you make it onto these paths, stern signs with clear warnings might make you think twice about crossing the gated threshold.
Or they won’t.
3. Dizzying views. The vastness of the cliffs spreading out in either direction and the sheer drop of them right below you makes for some dizzying, depth-perception confusing views.
4. People doing handstands and jump pictures on cliffs. Being able to get to the edge of the cliffs makes for some serious photo opportunities. Including your typical yogi handstand and group jumping pictures. With a fear of heights, standing up fully with my arms over head was as close as I was going to get to handstands or jumping.
5. Cows. While most of your time will be spent admiring the view of the cliffs, take the time to turn your head the other way out to the green, cow-filled pastures. They are extremely well taken care of and some of the best looking beasts I have ever seen.
Rob and I lucked out with the weather while we were at the cliffs. It stopped raining right before we got there and started again right as we left!
RQ: Would you cross over onto the unofficial trail? Are you a handstand/jumping picture taker?
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The cliffs look beautiful! I’d love to visit Ireland one day!
With all your traveling, it should be on your list!
What an incredible sight! I remember seeing pictures from my sister’s trip there, and thinking that would be my favorite spot to visit in Ireland. However, I’m with you-there’s no way I’m attempting a handstand! In fact, you got closer than I probably would 🙂
If you make it to Ireland, you absolutely must go there. It’s one the top 5 lists of Ireland for a reason.
Gorgeous pictures!!! I wouldn’t venture to close to the edge – I’m a wimp around heights!!!
So am I! There was definitely the shaky knee thing going on.
Awesome Pictures. I think you may have gotten closer to the edge than I did. There were some scary ledges around there!
There absolutely were! I couldn’t get over the people doing handstands on the very edge. So freaky.