A handful of years ago I was minding my own business online, probably checking my Myspace or sending an IM through AIM, when I stumbled across a photo of these green winding cliffs. The image was immediately burned into my mind.
Having no idea where the cliffs were located, I tucked the image into the back of my mind to be revisited at a later date. For years I would revisit this memory every so often telling myself, “one day I will go there.” I eventually discovered where the cliffs were located, but it would be another few years before I finally got to visit.
Dream became a reality as I stepped foot onto the Cliffs of Moher, and the memories of the internet image have forever been replaced by the images of seeing these cliffs in real time.
There are some places that no matter how touristy they are, you must visit. This is one of them – another beautiful example of mother nature at her best. A natural wonder for all to see. If you want to play it safe you can view the cliffs from a safe zone, but for brave souls you can venture past this zone and walk to the edge of the cliffs.
Disclaimer: I do not advise you walk right to the edge.
RIP Kenny. Be careful everyone.
The path goes two separate ways, and I recommend going both ways. Even if just for a bit. The central hub is marked by a castle, because why not? You can pay a tiny price to walk up the stairs to get a view from the top of the castle, but I don’t think it was worth it. The views you encounter from the walk is more than enough.
The further away from the castle you get when going to the left, the better the view of the cliffs become. My copilot got to see me in my element, taking photos of the same spot from slightly different angles. She was a trooper. ❤
I just couldn’t help it. I was enamored. I was here. I had made it to the location I dreamed of for years. Plus, there were cows. Everywhere. Grazing on grass – go figure. A fellow American walked by a handful of people snapping photos of the cows (myself included) and made a snarky remark.
Him: “What, you guys have never seen a cow before?”
Me: “Not one that eats grass instead of being pumped with bullsh(%#* hormones.”
I was a little sassy.
We were blessed with amazing weather, but it was quite windy. Bring a jacket, or a scarf.
The drive from Galway to the cliffs was around 50 miles. From the cliffs we were to head another 150 miles to our evening destination. This was the longest day of driving (just under 6 hours) we had done yet, but the break in the middle spent at the cliffs was perfect.
I drove the final 150 miles to Waterville (our destination for the evening) with a head full of new memories, and a soul full of life. This is what life is all about, living, exploring, and replacing thoughts of what you think something will be like with the real deal.
Travel Tip: Find an image of something that speaks to your soul. Print it, make it your desktop background, and don’t stop looking at it until you see it in person.
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50 thoughts on “Cliffs of Moher”
Rach
GORGEOUS!!! Like you, these cliffs have been on my must-visit list for years. I love that you got to see them in person! I’m so excited to make this trip one of these days!
Brittany
I am SO excited for you! I hope you’re still blogging when you do so I can read all about it.
mincs1
The Cliffs look fabulous!
Brittany
I want to go back!
Jessica @ Fit Talker
I’ve been to Ireland a few times and these don’t get old. Unfortunately though, the last time weather was pretty bad, so upon someones suggestion, we saw them by boat as the fog was up high so visibility from the top was non-existent but down low was fine. It was a very unique experience.
Travel is so wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it so much!
Brittany
The fog can surely get pretty intense and offer minimal views, there were a couple days where we had some intense fog, but then there would be AMAZING sun like on this day. Typical Ireland I suppose, but coming from Washington I was used to this. It felt like home. 🙂
Julie Slodowy
Thanks for the inspiration- officially adding the Cliffs of Moher to my travel list now 🙂
Brittany
YAYYY!! I hope you love it just as much as I did.
Evangeline Kennedy
They’re breathtaking. It’s nice that the weather was clear and sunny for you. So often it seems like all of Ireland is wrapped in fog. At least that’s what my mom tells me 🙂 My family lived there for a few years. I’m so bummed I was too young to remember all of the beautiful sights though!
Brittany
I was amazed by this sunny weather, we were amazingly blessed 90% of the trip. There were days of fog, but even those views were amazing.
Liz Husebye Hartmann
So fabulous that you chased, and caught, your emerald dream.
We’re so happy to benefit via your posts!
Brittany
I love this comment so very much. ❤❤
Angie
Great pics. I have some of the same shots, but you got lucky with that beautiful sunshine! Our visit was grey and cloudy, but I was just grateful it wasn’t raining! The sun said a hello for a bit but never stuck around.
Brittany
I was in awe of how great the weather was for this trip. We had a few foggy or rainy days, but nothing like I expected. Tons of sun!
Angie
Yes, you got lucky! 🙂
Alexis Hartz
Visioning, so true! “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” A beautiful place and the happiest cows on earth, right?
Brittany
Amen!!! Yes, yes, and yes!
Jade
I am so glad you’ve gotten to take such a beautiful trip. It looks like you’re having a lot of fun and oh my is it gorgeous!
Brittany
This trip, was everything and more. ❤
Ellie
I would have said the same thing about the cows 😉
Brittany
That’s because we’re soul mates. 🙏🏻
Chez @ Chez Moi
Some people just can’t help but try and bring other people down! Sucks to be them. Cows rock.
Brittany
Right!? People are weirdddd.
SHRADHA099
Beautiful place, mind-blowing view! ❤ 😀
Brittany
I can’t wait to return. ❤
An Unrefined Vegan
Now that’s an achievement. Seriously – – from a single vivid image living in your head for years, to walking on the very ground. YOU did that. ❤
Brittany
🙈 I diiiid! It was a great experience. From photo to real life. I can’t wait to keep doing this!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
Girl, I’ve got to say that I am SO JEALOUS of the awesome weather that you got at the Cliffs of Moher! I think you read my post last year about when I visited there…. It was down pouring and the wind was crazy! Luckily, I got a few nice pics and was able to enjoy the view for a few moments before the heavy fog rolled in. I also loved the cows there – they looked so peaceful! They get quite the view every day.
Brittany
I don’t know how we got so lucky with the weather, but I wasn’t complaining!
Amanda Afield
That is amazing! I really want to visit the cliffs as well. (And it is really nice to see and eat livestock that is actually treated well!)
Brittany
You must go!
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Angela
You are incredibly lucky to have a clear view of those cliffs and NO rain!!!!!!! I am sooooo happy you got to see them, were they a billion times better in real life?
Brittany
SO much better!!!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
This is my favorite travel tip yet, and I would have taken pictures of the cows too. I’m so happy you got to experience this in person and I can’t wait to do it with you next time.
Brittany
Yasss, Ireland here we come!
Rachael @ Catch Me If You Can
STUNNING!!! How lucky you had such a clear beautiful day!! My dream location is amalfi coast in italy but this is on the list now too!!
Brittany
Ohhh I must go there! Let’s go! 😂
Rachael @ Catch Me If You Can
Yes!!!!! I would love that!!
stateeats
Your dream come true!! Fantastic shots. I love your snarky retort to that guy. I could see myself saying something similar, haha -Kat
Brittany
It just came out like word vomit. Hahah.
dave379
I love all the pictures of the same spot. Those cliffs are amazing and I want to see them too now.
Brittany
I hope you do!
darwinontherocks
I want to go to Ireland right now! I love this kind of rugged landscape! And it’s sunny, how lucky!!
Brittany
So lucky! Take me with you!
Kayse
I love your story about finding an image of this place online. How amazing to finally get to be there ❤
Brittany
It was magical. ❤❤
P
lol @ your sassy comment! that guy deserved it, haha! And who wouldn’t want to take a picture of cows they are such gorgeous, gentle creatures 🙂
Brittany
They ARE!
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