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Activity Aran Islands, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Inisheer

An activity in Aran Islands, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, moderately priced ($$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Calm day.

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Inisheer in Aran Islands, Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher
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Why go

Smallest Aran Island, 30–40 minutes by ferry from Doolin Pier.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Gus O'Connor's Pub, 1.3 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Aran Islands
Price
$$
Time needed
6 hr
Best time
Calm day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gus O'Connor's Pub

    Fisher Street pub with trad music sessions nightly through the year.

    Drinks · 1.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Doolin Cliff Walk

    Guided or self-led walk from Doolin along the clifftop to the Cliffs of Moher.

    Activity · 2.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    McGann's Pub

    Small pub up the road known for sessions and seafood chowder.

    Drinks · 2.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Homestead Cottage

    Michelin-starred cottage restaurant near Doolin with a short tasting menu built on Clare produce.

    Food · 2.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Doolin Cave

    Cave tour to the Great Stalactite, one of the longest free-hanging stalactites.

    Sight · 4.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Cliffs of Moher

    Sea cliffs rising over 200m above the Atlantic, with a visitor centre and path.

    Outdoors · 5.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Inisheer is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher

Inisheer is our only activity pick in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher run from 8°C in February to 17°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Inisheer itself, we suggest: Calm day.

Modelled monthly averages for Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Doolin Pier, Ballaghaline, Co. Clare, Ireland
Coordinates
53.01539, -9.40490
Destination
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Inisheer: quick answers

How much time do you need at Inisheer?

Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Inisheer. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Inisheer?

Our pick: Calm day. Insider tip: Rent a bike or pony cart at the pier.

Where is Inisheer?

Inisheer is at Doolin Pier, Ballaghaline, Co. Clare, Ireland, in Aran Islands. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Inisheer?

Inisheer appears on Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher.

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