The Cliffs of Kilkee are an absolute gem and arguably, although not as high as the world-famous Cliffs of Moher, equally impressive. Best of all they are FREE of charge to enjoy year-round.
There are several different walking routes you can take to enjoy the Kilkee Cliffs, depending on how long you want to spend. Here are four different routes for you to try.
All of the walks will take you to this stunning viewing point, where you can see up and down the coast and across the Shannon estuary to Kerry.
Route 1: Short Cliff Walk:
Time: 30 minutes
Length: 1.8km
Starting at the Diamond Rocks Car Park
Ending at The Diamond Rocks Car Park
Steep incline for the last 200m
Steep cliff edge on one side with an asphalt path all the way.
Route 2 Long Cliff Walk
Time: 2.30 hours
Length: 11.7km
Starting at the Diamond Rocks Car Park
Ending at The Diamond Rocks Car Park
Steep incline for 200m
Steep cliff edge on one side with an asphalt path followed by walking along a road.
Stunning views up and down the coastline each way.
Route 03: Short Circular Walk.
Time: 50 minutes
Length: 4 km
Starting at the Diamond Rocks Car Park
Ending at The Diamond Rocks Car Park
Slow incline along the Dunlicky road followed by a steep incline of around 100m.
The first half of the walk is along a road followed by a steep cliff edge on one side with an asphalt path.
Stunning views from the top of the cliffs back to Kilkee bay.
Route 4: Long Circular Walk
Time: 1.30 hours
Length: 7.3 km
Starting at Kilkee Bandstand
Ending at Kilkee Bandstand
Slow incline along the roadside followed by a steep incline of around 100m.
The first half of the walk is along quiet roads followed by a steep cliff edge on one side with an asphalt path.
Stunning views from the top of the cliffs back to Kilkee bay.
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