Don’t go to the Cliffs of Moher!

There was a time way back when I shared an office with my friend Sony. She had always wanted to see the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland and almost resolved herself to a 360 degree virtual tour online. Of course, this became an ongoing joke with Sony, Paul and I… why visit Ireland when you can just experience the 360 degree tour online?? Eventually, Sony did make her way to Ireland to witness the spectacular cliffs in person, but the virtual tour left me wanderlusting… one day, I, too, would set my eyes upon the cliffs.

And here Robbie and I were, leaving Ashford Castle. First, we were en route to the Aran Islands (but we missed the last flight that day), and then we quickly stopped in Galway in search of the elusive Spanish Arch (which we failed to find). All signs pointed to failed day, but then we headed to the Cliffs of Moher. God was on our side, though, and parted the rainy clouds for a glorious sunshine shortly after our arrival. The cliffs range from 390 to 702 feet, but wherever we looked, the views were incredible. It was a quite windy and a li’l chilly, but we definitely took some great photos. They were as marvellous as I had hoped! After experiencing the cliffs in person, it was off to the seaside town of Lahinch where we ate a O’Looney’s before heading to Ennis and checking into our hotel, the Old Grounds Hotel.

Author: rickohikes

Avid hiker, mountain lover and fitness enthusiast with insatiable wanderlust. Usually battling with an injury and my mental health, but I always persevere! View all posts by rickohikes