Natural Wonder · Liscannor, Ireland
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher (; Irish: Aillte an Mhothair) are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland.
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Liscannor, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Coordinates | 52.9718° N, 9.4263° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cliffs of Moher is known for
The Cliffs of Moher (; Irish: Aillte an Mhothair) are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland.
About Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher (; Irish: Aillte an Mhothair) are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres (9 miles). At their southern end, they rise 120 metres (390 ft) 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.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Cliffs of Moher website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Liscannor |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Egegik Airport (EII) |
| Distance from the airport | 4.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Shannon Airport (SNN) · Shannon, Ireland · 28.0 miles away
- Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) · Charlestown, Ireland · 69.5 miles away
- Cork International Airport (ORK) · Cork, Ireland · 87.5 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cliffs of Moher?
The Cliffs of Moher (; Irish: Aillte an Mhothair) are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland.
Where is Cliffs of Moher located?
Cliffs of Moher is in Liscannor, Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.9718° N, 9.4263° W.
How do I get to Cliffs of Moher?
The nearest town is Liscannor, and the nearest airport is Egegik Airport (EII), about 4.3 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliffs_of_Moher — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q239477 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.