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The Royal Canal Greenway - 2022 European Cycle route of the year
"I've been multiple times - rain, sun and wind - and every time they deliver," readers said. "They exhilarate, leave you awestruck and with the distinct reminder of how small we are in this vast world."
"Majestic" and "mesmerising" were words used to celebrate not just the 700-foot views, but the geology: rocks that form the Cliffs of Moher were made some 300 million years ago. Here is a "breathtaking" natural wonder, you said, "the highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way" and a dose of "pure, unspoilt rugged beauty".
Attracting some 1.6 million visitors a year, this is no hidden gem. Last summer, Irish Independent readers voted them one of Ireland's Seven Wonders. Others go even further. "I did the Great Ocean Road in Oz and thought the Cliffs of Moher were more spectacular," you said.
FINALISTS: Top 10 Visitor Attractions for 2020
Cliffs of Moher, Co Clare
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
Glendalough, Co Wicklow
Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim
Dublin Zoo, Dublin
Tayto Park, Co Meath
Newgrange, Co Meath
Bunratty Castle, Co Clare
Slieve League, Co Donegal
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
While crowds and day-trips can be a challenge, others highlighted the "great set-up", accessibility and management of its "non-invasive" visitor centre.
Judges noted that efforts are ongoing to adapt and evolve sustainably - dynamic pricing is designed to spread visitor flow over the day, a summer shuttle service aims to reduce traffic and spread business over the surrounding towns and, last year, O'Brien's Tower re-opened following a restoration. A cliff walk from Doolin is another brilliant development... not least with local farmer Pat Sweeney as a guide.
"I don't care how touristy they have become, they are still very impressive," one reader said.
Others cited an emotional connection ("they make me feel like I am home"), or the "magical, mystical, moon-like karst" that has served as a location for movies including The Princess Bride and Harry Potter, or the power of nature in bringing "visitors of all nations" together - "hearing people in all languages and none, feeling and reflecting wonderment".
"You feel like you are at the edge of the world."
Please check our Cliffs of Moher & Aran Islands Bicycle Holiday
The Royal Canal Greenway - 2022 European Cycle route of the year
Midlands Cycle Hub now renting and selling EBikes on the Royal Canal.
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Midlands Cycle Hub is now part of the Discover Ireland brand as per recent advertisement in Independent newspapers.
Midlands Cycle Hub continue to promote The National Famine way all year round.
Irish Times Article Discussing Midlands Cycle Hubs new drop off points
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