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This is incredibly dramatic landscape that is rarely trespassed by tourists. This is one of the most dramatic and pristine locations on earth and a hidden secret that contains a small population and it is a protected environment so there is no development to spoil the views. Explore this spectacular stretch of County Clare coastline, marvel at the roaring waves of the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy a unique sense of peace in this remote part of the world.

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Attractions Near Kilkee Cliffs

The Bridges of Ross car park

The Bridges of Ross car park

12.36km from Kilkee Cliffs

The Bridges of Ross were originally three rock arches that spanned deep coastal incisions like bridges. Nowadays there is only one of these “bridges” – the other two droped to the sea. You can safely walk across the arch once you keep away from the edge, but be aware of the weather conditions as it can get very breezy out there.

West Clare railway

West Clare railway

12.38km from Kilkee Cliffs

This 3 ft narrow-gauge railway was a steam driven rail service between Ennis and Kilrush and the journey took about 3 hours. It was a very important service to the people who lived along its route. It continued to run quite successfully up until World war II, when the pressure of improving roads finally began to tell and in 1948 the Irish National Railway (CIE) decided to close the line.

Bromore Cliffs

Bromore Cliffs

13.78km from Kilkee Cliffs

Bromore Cliffs is a walk along the cliffs of Bromore with spectacular natural scenery. Breathtaking views of wildlife, hertiage and the Devil's Castle. It is also a floral delight with over a million flowers blooming each, nectar for the bees and shelter for the birds and wildlife overseen by Bart, the friendliest horse in Ireland.

Inis Cathaigh

Inis Cathaigh

14.41km from Kilkee Cliffs

Inis Cathaigh is an island in the Shannon Estuary, Ireland. It lies off the coast of Kilrush, County Clare. Most of the island is now owned by the Office of Public Works, who run a small visitor centre and carry out repairs and maintenance on the island; it was bought by Dúchas in 1991. The island is domestic to a lighthouse, a ruined monastery, an Irish spherical tower and the stays of an artillery battery.

White Strand Beach

White Strand Beach

15.33km from Kilkee Cliffs

A beautiful and small sandy beach at the end of a narrow rock-flanked bay. The beach also forms part of the Valentia Harbour and Portmagee Channel Special Area of Conservation and the Iveragh Peninsula Special Protection Area. The view from White Strand Beach looks across to Doughmore Strand which is a very popular surfing, swimming and family beach. White Strand Beach and surrounding coastline are also popular with fishing enthusiasts.

Ballybunion Cliff Walk

Ballybunion Cliff Walk

15.66km from Kilkee Cliffs

This is a moderate walk along the cliff tops between the north and south beaches in Ballybunion, County Kerry. They are sourrounded by rocky headlands, high cliffs, caves you can explore at low tide, a picture perfect castle and sand dunes and all close to the famous town of Ballybunion. The area is within a designated natural heritage with an extensive dune system.

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County Clare

County Clare

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County Clare is a county in Ireland, in the Mid-West Region and the province of Munster, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Clare County Council is the local authority. The county had a population of 118,817 at the 2016 census. The county town and largest settlement is Ennis.

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