UpToWhereWhat can you see from Cliffs of Moher?
Ireland's maritime rampart: towering cliffs above the Atlantic.
From Cliffs of Moher, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 120 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 120 km to the south-southwest (bearing 205°), at 676 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,885,495 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the south-southwest, where sightlines run 93.9 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the east-northeast, at 0.2 km.
| N | 49.4 km | |
| NNE | 0.2 km | |
| NE | 0.2 km | |
| ENE | 0.2 km | |
| E | 0.2 km | |
| ESE | 28.3 km | |
| SE | 44.7 km | |
| SSE | 25.8 km | |
| S | 46.6 km | |
| SSW | 93.9 km | |
| SW | 58.1 km | |
| WSW | 48.7 km | |
| W | 48.7 km | |
| WNW | 48.7 km | |
| NW | 39.6 km | |
| NNW | 65.7 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
109 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knocknadobar North Top | 120 km | SSW · 206° | 602 m |
| Been Hill | 116 km | SSW · 202° | 651 m |
| Mullaghnarakill | 116 km | SSW · 201° | 665 m |
| Croaghmarhin | 114 km | SW · 217° | 403 m |
| Laghtshanaquilla | 113 km | SE · 125° | 629 m |
| Dromderalough NE Top | 113 km | S · 182° | 654 m |
About Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher stretch 14 kilometers along County Clare's southwestern edge, rising from 120 meters at Hag's Head to 214 meters north of O'Brien's Tower, built 1835. These UNESCO-recognized Geopark cliffs draw 1.1 million annual visitors seeking views of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands, and distant mountain ranges.
Did you know?
- Stretch 14 kilometers (9 miles) along the Burren coast.
- Height ranges from 120 to 214 meters.
- The tower was built by local landlord Sir Cornelius O'Brien as a Victorian-era tourist folly, reportedly to charm — and charge admission to — genteel lady visitors touring the cliffs.
- The visitor centre here was built directly into the hillside and opened in 2007, deliberately hidden from view to preserve the cliffs' natural silhouette.
- Part of UNESCO's Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark since 2011.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Cliffs of Moher?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 120 km from Cliffs of Moher. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 37.4 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Cliffs of Moher?
The farthest terrain visible from Cliffs of Moher lies 120 km to the south-southwest, at an elevation of 676 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Cliffs of Moher?
The observation point at Cliffs of Moher sits at 162 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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