While golf has brought me to Ireland, I'd be a fool not to explore all of the wonders this country has to offer. After a bit of research before my trip, I was under the impression the Cliffs of Moher were a can't miss sight. They also happened to be just seven miles away from Lahinch. With no car at my disposal and no knowledge of public transportation routes, I decided to make the trek on foot and make use of my Saturday off.

This shows the width of the roads as soon as you get off the main routes.

I realized quickly that the roads in Ireland are a far cry from what I was used to back home. Shoulders are a rare occurrence on less heavily trafficked roads, and sidewalks are even less common. The casual stroll I had been planning quickly turned into what felt like a life or death journey. The guys on the crew had a laugh at my expense when I asked them how people could drive, let alone walk, on such narrow and winding roads. 

Another thing that jumped out to me were the stone walls lining each road and dividing every agricultural field. They were all hand laid with flat stones stacked on top of each other. The time and effort put into these walls was astounding, and they were literally everywhere! The character and history these walls represent is magical. It is something you will not see in the states, as most everything is done with efficiency at the forefront, especially things seen to be as trivial as 'fences.'

Stone wall in a rural area along private land.

The walls along the main roads are maintained well and even rebuilt if need be.

The product of my excursion was well worth the time and effort, as The Cliffs are one the most visually stunning natural formations in all the world. The Cliffs reach to an approximate height of 700 feet above the Atlantic, which is comparable to the height of the Eiffel Tower. 

The north end of the Cliffs. The 'castle' off in the distance is a 3-story lookout tower, for height comparison.

The south end of The Cliffs.