The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk is a nationally important amenity on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Coastal Walk showcases the Cliffs of Moher and most visitors to the cliffs spend at least some time on the Coastal Walk. The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk runs from Doolin in the north to Hags Head in the south, over a distance of 11.4km. The trail owes its popularity to the Cliffs of Moher, one of the most recognised amenities in the country. The visitor’s centre, known as The Cliffs of Moher Experience, is the most visited natural attraction in Ireland welcoming over 1.5 million visitors annually.
A large proportion of these visitors leave the visitor’s centre and make their way onto the Coastal Walk, which is also accessed at the Doolin and Liscannor ends. The Coastal Walk suffers from a number of issues arising from its popularity. These issues include capacity challenges during peak visitor periods, a lack of sustainable transport options, habitat degradation, poor trail conditions, significant safety issues and inadequate wayfinding signage. In early 2024 TOBIN were appointed by Clare County Council to prepare a Management Plan to address these issues, to guarantee the future of the popular outdoor recreation amenity into the future.
