Day 1 — Begin with Cliffs of Moher, then continue to The Burren and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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Clare
Atlantic cliffs, limestone landscapes, traditional music and sweeping coastal drives.
Cliffs of Moher
ExploreEnnis and the Burren
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Clare?
Atlantic cliffs, limestone landscapes, traditional music and sweeping coastal drives.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Cliffs of Moher
- 02The Burren
- 03Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- 04Doolin
- 05Aillwee Cave
- 06Poulnabrone Dolmen
- 07Loop Head Lighthouse
- 08Kilkee Cliffs
- 09Lahinch Beach
- 10Doolin Cave
- 11Ennis Friary
- 12Scattery Island
- 13Vandeleur Walled Garden
- 14Burren National Park
- 15Fanore Beach
- 16Spanish Point
- 17Knappogue Castle
- 18Clare Glens
- 19Inis Cealtra (Holy Island)
- 20Moher Hill Open Farm
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2 — Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park before an afternoon at Doolin.
Day 3 — Combine Aillwee Cave with Poulnabrone Dolmen, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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Coastal boat trip
County Clare
Cliffs of Moher from the sea
See the cliffs from a different angle on a boat outing. This is not cliff-top entry; sailings depend on sea conditions.
Start / arrival pointDoolin Pier, County Clare
Underground discovery
County Clare
Doolin Cave guided tour
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Start / arrival pointDoolin Cave, County Clare
Island day trip
Out-of-county option · Galway
Inisheer day trip from Doolin
Visit Inisheer with a choice of island touring options. Arrange your day around the ferry rather than assuming mainland pickup.
Start / arrival pointDoolin, County Clare — island destination in Galway
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