Shannon Airport 47 min
O'Brien's Tower (17 min) Stone observation tower built in 1835 on a clifftop overlooking the ocean & the Aran Islands. Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Centre (18 min) Interpretive center built into a hillside with exhibits themed around the ocean, rock, nature & man. Doolin Cave (17 min) Tours of conserved limestone caves housing a record-breaking 7.3 metre long stalactite. Doolin Ferry (19 min) Seasonal ferry service (Mar–Oct) from Doolin to the Aran Islands, plus Cliffs of Moher tours. Burren National Park (25 min) Lunar-like landscape of rock and cliffs with 7 walking trails, woodland, otters, mink and lizards. Burren Centre (10 min) Quaint place offering visitor information & local history exhibits, plus a craft shop & tea rooms. Aillwee Cave (32 min) Atmospheric cave and passage network with guided tours, plus farm and craft shops and birds of prey. Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations (23 min) Ruins of a medieval stone ring fort featuring a visitor center, a cafe & sheepdog demonstrations. Cliffs of Moher (18 min) Dramatic seaside cliffs featuring an 18-km. hiking path, O'Brien's Tower and a visitor centre. Doolin Cliff Walks (16 min) Rugged hikes with a local guide along trails to the steep, dramatic Cliffs of Moher. Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark (18 min) Nature preserve with many unique geological formations, including caves & a massive stalactite. Lahinch Golf Club (6 min) Renowned golf club established in 1892 with 2 18-hole links courses & sweeping Atlantic views. Galway Bay (24 min) Stone Age tomb marking a mass grave and built with huge rocks in a table formation. Lahinch Beach (6 min) Doonagore Castle (16 min) 16th-century hilltop castle known for its sweeping sea views. Closed to the public. |