Ardmore Cliff Walk

Wrapped around a long sandy beach the picturesque village of Ardmore is steeped in history, being one of the oldest Christian settlements in Ireland. St Declan brought Christianity to the area before St. Patrick came to Ireland and his feast day is “Pattern Day” every 24th July. Along the ‘Cliff Walk’you will come across some wonderful archaeology such as the Early Christian St. Declan’s Well, one of the best preserved Round Towers in Ireland and the Cathedral dating from the 12th century. The walk is home to a host of coastal birds such as Rock Pipits, Pheasant, Kestrel, and Peregrine Falcons also. Ardmore is a welcome sight for many a pilgrim who has undertaken the final stages of the 115km long Saint Declan’s Way which starts in Cashel, Co. Tipperary. On your walk you can view the “Sampson” shipwreck plus two watch towers one dating from Napoleonic times and the smaller tower from World War 2. Ardmore Cliff Walk is part of the 115km St. Declan’s Way Pilgrim Path, a walking route linking Ardmore to Cashel in County Tipperary. It follows the route that St. Declan took when going to Cashel to meet Saint Patrick in the fifth century.

Special notes:

This is a cliff top walk. Under 12s should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Check the weather forecast before embarking on your walk. Avoid the cliff walks on windy/foggy days

How to Get There

From Dungarvan follow the N25 in the direction of Cork. After approx. 18km make a sharp left onto the R673 (signs for Aird Mhór/Ardmore). Once in Ardmore park at the beach car park and take the middle road past the Cliff House Hotel. Follow the road to where it becomes a path leading down to old ruins.