Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
O'Brien's Tower,
built in 1835, marks the highest point of the cliffs (but isn't worth
the fee to climb...30 feet up doesn't improve the views much). Hike five minutes up to the
tower and look to the north (your right). In the distance, on windy days, you can see the
Aran Islands wearing their white necklace of surf.
Nearby:
Before leaving the area, drivers can take 10 minutes to check out the
Holy
Well of St. Bridget,
located beside the tall column about a half-mile (1 km) south of the
cliffs on the main road to Liscannor. In the short hall leading into the hillside spring, you'll
find a treasure of personal and religious memorabilia left behind by devoted visitors seek-
ing cures and blessings. A trickle of water springs from the hillside at the far end. The
simple gray column outside was a folly erected over 150 years ago by a local landlord with
money and ego to burn.
Cruises from Doolin
To get a different perspective of the cliffs (looking up instead of down), you can cruise
along their base. Try for an afternoon cruise, when the sun is coming from the west, il-
luminating the detail on the dramatic cliffs. Two companies—
Doolin2Aran Ferries
(tel.
