Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
The Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
Photograph by Roger & Sue Diel. Courtesy Clare County LibraryCliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
Photograph by Roger & Sue Diel. Courtesy Clare County Library
Photograph by Roger & Sue Diel. Courtesy Clare County Library
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
The Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
Photograph by Roger & Sue Diel. Courtesy Clare County LibraryThe physical landscape in Co. Clare is very varied. There are high Atlantic cliffs and sandy beaches, small mountain ranges and exposed limestone plains.
Clare has a coastline of about 360km. The Atlantic Ocean forms a natural boundary to the north, while the Shannon Estuary lies to the south. The Loop Head Peninsula
Loop Head Peninsula, Co. Clare
The Loop Head Peninsula in Clare.
Photograph by Roger & Sue Diel. Courtesy Clare County Library
High cliffs are a feature of the Clare coast. The Cliffs of Moher extend for 8km and are 214m high at their highest point. An unusual coastal feature can be seen near the village of Ross in the Loop Head Peninsula. Little fingers of land battered by the Atlantic form arched bridges
Bridges of Ross, Co. Clare
This 'bridge' be seen near the village of Ross in the Loop Head Peninsula. Little fingers of land battered by the Atlantic form arched bridges. Eventually the bridge will collapse leaving a small tower of land separated from the mainland.
Photograph by Roger & Sue Diel. Courtesy Clare County Library
Lough Bunny, Co. Clare
Lough Bunny is a small lake in North East Clare.
Photograph by Michael Thompson. Courtesy Clare County LibraryLough Bunny, Co. Clare
Photograph by Michael Thompson. Courtesy Clare County Library
Photograph by Michael Thompson. Courtesy Clare County Library
Lough Bunny, Co. Clare
Lough Bunny is a small lake in North East Clare.
Photograph by Michael Thompson. Courtesy Clare County LibraryThe River Fergus is the main river in the county. The largest lake on the Shannon, Lough Derg, forms a boundary in the east of the county. East Clare is dotted with a number of small lakes.
Thee are two mountain ranges in the east of the county - the Slieve Aughty and Slieve Bernagh Mountains. The highest mountain in Clare is Moylussa (532m) which is found in the Slieve Bernagh range.
A distinctive feature of the Clare landscape is the Burren. The Burren is a very large area of exposed carboniferous limestone. To read about the Burren in more detail click here.
Thee are two mountain ranges in the east of the county - the Slieve Aughty and Slieve Bernagh Mountains. The highest mountain in Clare is Moylussa (532m) which is found in the Slieve Bernagh range.
A distinctive feature of the Clare landscape is the Burren. The Burren is a very large area of exposed carboniferous limestone. To read about the Burren in more detail click here.