6 Lookouts in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands That You Shouldn't Miss

August 11, 2021 Layne Dawes

Discover the best top things to do in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland including Falaises de Moher, Cliffs of Moher, Loop Head Lighthouse, Derrigimlagh, Black Head, Hill of Doon.
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1. Falaises de Moher

Liscannor Ireland
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Falaises de Moher

2. Cliffs of Moher

Lislorkan North, Liscannor Ireland +353 65 708 6141 [email protected] http://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
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4.5 based on 13,738 reviews

Cliffs of Moher

Spectacular cliffs stretching 700 feet over the rugged Atlantic coast is part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark and is a Special Protected Area for Birds and Wildlife, home to 35 species of birds. The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience operates under an ethos of sustainability, environmental protection and conservation. Safe accessible viewing areas and pathways along the cliff edge appeal to all levels of ability. A short walk to O'Brien's Tower provides an excellent lookout on Ireland's beautiful western shoreline. The Visitor Centre hidden underneath the hillside houses an exhibition, two cafes, gift shop, toilets, first aid centre, information points and baggage store. Admission includes access to all areas, map and secure parking. The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience is a signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Reviewed By NicolaS4264

I stayed in doolin and decided to catch the public bus from there (€3.30) up the visitor centre (didnt do the tourist bus that costs €8 and stops further along the cliffs). I actually got off the bus about 500 m from the visitor centre and the traffic was at a standstill. It was free to visit the cliffs and I then walked the cliff walk back to doolin (this took me 2 hrs). Stunning. I wanted to go in the morning but there was thick fog, so after taking local advise I went up at 3pm once the fog had burned off. Great pics and the sun was good on the cliffs (you get amazing views away from the visitor centre area as well so worth walking further around).

3. Loop Head Lighthouse

Kilbaha Ireland +353 65 684 6429 http://www.greatlighthouses.com/
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Loop Head Lighthouse

Reviewed By PaddyM827 - Dublin, Ireland

You must make your way down the road from Kilbaha to the carpark at Loop Head. Walk to the right and look north to see try he cliffs , turn left and follow the path as it travels from the Atlantic to the Shannon Estuary. Smell the air and take lots of pictures.

4. Derrigimlagh

Wild Atlantic Way, Clifden Ireland
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Derrigimlagh

Reviewed By 359marshalld - Coverack, United Kingdom

The first non-stop transatlantic flight landed a few hundred yards from here. The walk though the bogs is also very interesting.

5. Black Head

Murroogh Ireland
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Black Head

6. Hill of Doon

Ireland +353 91 563 081

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