Kilkee Cliff Walk
A clifftop loop starting at Diamond Rock on the western side of Kilkee, passing folded rock strata, sea stacks and Atlantic sunsets. It is quieter than the Cliffs of Moher.
The walk begins near the Diamond Rock Café on the western side of town and runs south along the sea cliffs of Kilkee. The full loop is about 8 km, though you can also walk just the first section and return the same way. Along the route you'll see sandstone folds crumpled by the earth's crust into wave-like shapes, isolated sea stacks offshore and small bays. Sea thrift blooms on the clifftops, seabirds nest on the cliff faces, and the Atlantic sunset at dusk is especially spectacular. Most sections are grassy clifftop paths, but some run right along the edge with no railings. The paths are slippery after rain, so take extra care with children or in strong wind. The second half returns to the road, which you can follow back into town. The walk is free and takes about 2-3 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pollock Holes
- Kilkee Bay (Moore Bay)
- Shannon Dolphin Watching (Carrigaholt)
- Carrigaholt Castle
- Scattery Island
- Vandeleur Walled Garden
- Church of the Little Ark
- Bridges of Ross