Cliffs of Moher and the Burren by Campervan

Quick summary: The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, in County Clare, are among the highlights of any Irish campervan trip. The cliffs rise sheer from the Atlantic, with a visitor center and paths along the edge, while the Burren is a striking limestone landscape of rock pavements, wildflowers and ancient tombs. Doolin, a village known for traditional music, is a popular base, and Shannon Airport and Limerick are within easy reach in a campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
From Dublin	Around 3 to 3.5 hours
From Shannon Airport	Around an hour
Cliffs of Moher	Visitor center with clifftop paths
The Burren	Limestone landscape and ancient sites
Base	Doolin, Lahinch or Ballyvaughan
Tours	Cliffs of Moher tours, Burren tours

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How do you visit the Cliffs of Moher?

Park at the visitor center, which has large-vehicle parking, and walk the paths along the cliff edge. Arrive early or late in the day to avoid peak crowds, and stay behind barriers, as edges are unstable and winds strong.

What is there to see in the Burren?

Stop	Why go
Poulnabrone Dolmen	Portal tomb on the limestone pavement
Aillwee Cave	Show cave with guided tours
Burren National Park	Walking trails
Ballyvaughan	Village on Galway Bay
Corkscrew Hill	Winding road with views

Which Clare roads are narrow for an RV?

Coastal byroads around Black Head and some Burren lanes are narrow, with stone walls on both sides. Stick to main routes in larger motorhomes and drive slowly where the road tightens.

What else is nearby?

Bunratty Castle, near Shannon Airport, has a restored castle and folk park. Lahinch is a surf town with a long beach.

How does Clare fit a longer trip?

Connect it with Galway to the north and Kerry to the south along the Wild Atlantic Way. The car ferry across the Shannon estuary at Killimer shortens the trip south. See the Ireland loop in 7 days.

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