Why Nature is More Vibrant in Ireland | WorldStrides

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Nature is vibrant all over Ireland, whether you are in town, in Dublin, on the coast, or in the farmlands. However, the legendary Cliffs of Moher encapsulate Ireland‘s most vibrant elements of nature better than anywhere I have been yet. Welcome to the Cliffs of Moher!

Close-up view of a textured rock face, displaying layered formations and intricate patterns.

The rock textures on the Cliffs of Moher are stunning. To each their own.

A sea stack seen through a gap in the cliffs, with waves crashing around its base.

A rock off the coast stands alone, being shaped by the waves.

A sea stack seen through a gap in the cliffs, with waves crashing around its base.

O'Brien's Tower at the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

O’Brien’s Tower, built in 1835, sits on the ledge of one of the highest cliffs — he has had the best view for quite some time.

A young woman with long red hair, seen from behind, contemplates a vast, cloudy sky.

The cliffs are simply breathtaking. Between the wind, the sound of the waves, and the sheer beauty of the cliffs, leaving this spot was difficult — it took us two hours.

A young woman with long red hair, seen from behind, contemplates a vast, cloudy sky.

A grassy hill slopes down to a rocky coastline, with a group of people enjoying the ocean view from the top. The windswept grass creates a unique pattern on the hillside.

The windy conditions shape the tall grass, creating for an odd but beautiful landscape.

The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. High cliffs overlooking a rough ocean. People can be seen on top of the cliffs.

The classic view of the cliffs, with a touch sun for a limited time.

The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. High cliffs overlooking a rough ocean. People can be seen on top of the cliffs.

A small fern plant grows in a crack in the limestone.

Although the limestone beaches show little signs of life, in some spaces between the stones you will find plants who have found home.

The rocky coast of The Burren in Ireland under a cloudy sky.

Close to the Cliffs of Moher you will find the coast lined with limestone. The history behind this formation is quite interesting. When Ireland shifted north closer to the equator, known as the Carboniferous period, a sea extended across Ireland. This allowed for the formation of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and mudstone. Over the next 50 million years, limestone began to form, creating for stunning rocky beaches.

The rocky coast of The Burren in Ireland under a cloudy sky.

A person in a yellow raincoat playfully kicks a leg up while standing near the edge of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, with the vast ocean and dramatic cliffs forming a stunning backdrop.

And this is me being me, enjoying the view but being as quirky as always.

Sophia E.

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