County Clare Guidebook
Beach
Fanore
Lovely remote beach
A beautiful Island (one of 3). Amazing place to visit with beautiful beach with crystal clear waters and a rich culture and history. Ferry crossing from Doolin takes circa 20 mins. Overnight stays are possible but a day trip from 10am to 4pm is a wonderful day out. Bicycle hire, Horse and Trap tours available around the island. One can also easily walk/ hike to most of the attractions.
28 locals recommend
Inisheer
A beautiful Island (one of 3). Amazing place to visit with beautiful beach with crystal clear waters and a rich culture and history. Ferry crossing from Doolin takes circa 20 mins. Overnight stays are possible but a day trip from 10am to 4pm is a wonderful day out. Bicycle hire, Horse and Trap tours available around the island. One can also easily walk/ hike to most of the attractions.
Spanish Point
My favorite placeto swim
Please note this place does not have a beach.
it is a rocky shore.
There is no lifeguard on duty and conditions need to be calm.
6 locals recommend
Clahane
My favorite placeto swim
Please note this place does not have a beach.
it is a rocky shore.
There is no lifeguard on duty and conditions need to be calm.
Lahinch
Amazing Beach, Town and Golf Courses
Food scene
Beautiful place to spend an afternoon enjoying the atmosphere, Food and drink.
22 locals recommend
Liscannor
Beautiful place to spend an afternoon enjoying the atmosphere, Food and drink.
Evening meal suggestions
Bartra
Oar - Doolin
Vaughan Lodge
Lahinch Golf Club
Byrne's Ennistymon
Vaughans Liscannor
Vaughans on the prom
Less Formal
Amazing pub grub in Kenny's Bar, Main Street
Spooneys Fish & Chips
Pot Duggans Ennistymon
Armada Spanish Point (Pizza & Fish & Chips)
Cliffs of Moher Hotel, Liscannor
Randaddy's on the Prom
Gourmet Kitchen Food truck behind Frawleys bar, Lahinch.
Coffee/ Lunch
Dodi
Hugo's
Joe's Cafe
Moher Cottage
Main Street
Main StreetEvening meal suggestions
Bartra
Oar - Doolin
Vaughan Lodge
Lahinch Golf Club
Byrne's Ennistymon
Vaughans Liscannor
Vaughans on the prom
Less Formal
Amazing pub grub in Kenny's Bar, Main Street
Spooneys Fish & Chips
Pot Duggans Ennistymon
Armada Spanish Point (Pizza & Fish & Chips)
Cliffs of Moher Hotel, Liscannor
Randaddy's on the Prom
Gourmet Kitchen Food truck behind Frawleys bar, Lahinch.
Coffee/ Lunch
Dodi
Hugo's
Joe's Cafe
Moher Cottage
Playgrounds
County Clare has a host of great playgrounds.
The link below gives the location of most.
https://www.clarecoco.ie/services/arts-recreation/leisure-and-swimming/playgrounds/coclare/
10 locals recommend
Lahinch Leisure World
PromenadeCounty Clare has a host of great playgrounds.
The link below gives the location of most.
https://www.clarecoco.ie/services/arts-recreation/leisure-and-swimming/playgrounds/coclare/
Pubs and Irish Music
Doolin is an amazing place to visit all year round. There are 4 pubs in the village and each is generally lively with music and an eclectic mix of locals and tourists from all over the world.
Doolin
Walking/ Hiking
Beautiful farm loop walk. beautiful variety of terrain and landscapes. it is the Burren so a little rocky and uneven under foot. it is a favourite for our kids aged 9, 7 and 5.
9 locals recommend
Lough Avalla Farm
Beautiful farm loop walk. beautiful variety of terrain and landscapes. it is the Burren so a little rocky and uneven under foot. it is a favourite for our kids aged 9, 7 and 5.
Renowned hill walk in the Burren.
a little uneven under foot but a nice challenge, suitable for younger children who have some stamina.
20 locals recommend
Mullaghmore
Renowned hill walk in the Burren.
a little uneven under foot but a nice challenge, suitable for younger children who have some stamina.
The walking hiking trail from Liscannor to Doolin along the Cliffs of Moher is amazing and my no.1 recommendation.
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/walk-from-doolin-to-the-cliffs-of-moher-it-takes-less-than-two-hours-38099442.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-d3420238?m=55595Amazing Walk.
Good parking location - Costs €2 adjacent to hags head
https://goo.gl/maps/TkdXNb9hefyGmUts5
Cliffs of Moher Liscannor Walk
The walking hiking trail from Liscannor to Doolin along the Cliffs of Moher is amazing and my no.1 recommendation.
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/walk-from-doolin-to-the-cliffs-of-moher-it-takes-less-than-two-hours-38099442.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-d3420238?m=55595Amazing Walk.
Good parking location - Costs €2 adjacent to hags head
https://goo.gl/maps/TkdXNb9hefyGmUts5
Great safe beach for children.
Lovely walk to North of beach by the shore.
8 locals recommend
Whitestrand, Miltown Malbay
Great safe beach for children.
Lovely walk to North of beach by the shore.
Lovely Walk from Lahinch prom.
Circa 4k - 4.75k return from Corrán Mheabh
63 locals recommend
Lahinch Beach
Ennistymon RoadLovely Walk from Lahinch prom.
Circa 4k - 4.75k return from Corrán Mheabh
Activity
North Clare Sea Kayaking
great activity
Outdoor Waterpark
Ideal for kids >5 who are comfortable in the water
20 locals recommend
West Coast Aqua Park
The MarinaOutdoor Waterpark
Ideal for kids >5 who are comfortable in the water
Wellbeing
Yoga Centre.
Really amazing experience
https://www.cliffsofmoherretreat.com/
The Cliffs of Moher Retreat
Yoga Centre.
Really amazing experience
https://www.cliffsofmoherretreat.com/