12 Things To Do in Doolin this October Bank Holiday

All counties in Ireland are currently on Level 3 of the Government’s five-level plan, which means that you must stay within your home county until at least the 27th of October 2020. Although you can’t leave your county and a lot of local attractions and indoor cultural venues have had to close during this time, there is still plenty to do and see over the bank holiday weekend this October. The great outdoors awaits you in your home county of Clare, and with hotels being allowed to open to residents only, it’s the perfect time to take a staycation in Clare. We’ve put together 12 things to do in Doolin this October Bank Holiday Weekend for some staycation inspiration!

1. Hike the Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail (guided or self-guided)

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Amazing waterfall along the Doolin Cliff Walk 💧 #cliffsofmoher #doolin #hiking #ireland #travel #waterfall

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2. Visit the Cliffs of Moher

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We are open and welcome Clare residents to visit us during the current restrictions, stay safe everyone #cliffsofmoher #visitclare #visittheburren #failteireland #staysafe

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3. Plunge in at Doolin Pier with a morning sea swim

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The last Saturday in September. 💙 One of our swimmers thanked us for the best week ever! 🌊 Just Keep Swimming 🌻 #doolinswimmers #openseaswimming #doolindip #wildatlanticway #vitaminsea

A post shared by Doolin Swimmers 🏊‍♂️ (@doolinswimmers) on Sep 26, 2020 at 4:05am PDT

4. Drive around the Burren and take in the sights of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, Fanore Beach, Black Head Lighthouse, the Burren Coast Road, and more!

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New drone footage of the Burren, showing the raw beauty of the landscape. For more information on what to see and do visit www.burren.ie #theburren #burrenfarms #burren #visittheburren #burrenbreaks #wildatlanticway

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5. Discover the market town of Ennistymon and grab a takeout cheese toastie (delish!) and Burren coffee from Cheese Press Ennistymon

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It’s all about the toasties and soup on a day like today. Soup always organic veg only and always vegan. Toasties always organic sourdough with vegan, farmhouse cow or goat cheese and free range Gubbeen ham options. €9.50 for both for soup and sandwich combo.That’ll put a pep in your step to warm you after a dip in the sea:) food served from 8.30- 4 Mon-Fri, 9.30-4 Saturday- Sunday, yes still open seven days a week:) #st_tola #coolatin #gubbeencheese #goodfoodwithnohiddeningredients!!!

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6. Bring your bike and saddle up at Doolin Cycle Hub

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Today is International World Bicycle Day 🚴‍♀️ & we'd like to highlight the fact that Doolin is the perfect spot for a cycling staycation 😎 See you later in the summer! Looking for cycle trails around Doolin and the Burren? View our guide here: bit.ly/DoolinCycleTrails #LoveDoolin #worldbicycleday #WildAtlanticWay #staycation #cycleireland . . . . #Ireland #LoveIreland #VisitTheBurren #ReuniteInTheBurren #WhenWeTravelAgain #DreamNowTravelLater #FillYourHeartWithIreland #Doolin #WestOfIreland #CliffsOfMoher #BurrenCliffsAndGeopark #TasteBurren #TheBurren #Irland #Irlande #Irlanda #VisitIreland #InstaIreland #IrelandGram #IrelandTravel #IrelandInspires #TourismIreland #DiscoverIreland #DescubreIreland

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7. Catch a sunset at Doolin Pier

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Fantastic evening here in Doolin ☀️💚 #sunset #doolin #lovedoolin #doolinpier #stayindoolin #instaireland #insta_ireland #ireland_gram #irelandgram #irelandaily #ireland #irlanda #irland #irlande #eire #loveireland #discoverireland #cliffsofmoher #burren #wildatlanticway #atlantic #wanderlust

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8. Surf a wild Atlantic wave at Ben’s Surf Clinic in Lahinch

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🌊+☀️ again today! 4ft sets with a moderate crossshore wind. Wind is getting lighter all day. High tide is at 3pm. This evening is looking like it could be good. Rentals will be open this evening from 4 until 6/630. Surf lessons will run from 4-6!

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9. Explore the Caher Valley Loop

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We woke up at 4:30 and headed up to the Caher Valley loop in the Burren for a sunrise hike. The clouds ⛅️ blocked out the sun but if not for the cows we were all alone ☺️ #lovedoolin #doolin #ireland #wildatlanticway #theburren #cahervalley #sunrise #cows

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10. For the Heritage and History Buffs! Discover the Celtic High Crosses at Kilfenora, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Doonagore Castle, Corcomroe Abbey, and more!

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Poulnabrone Dolmen is one of Ireland’s most iconic archaeological monuments ☘ It is the second most visited location in the Burren after the Cliffs of Moher and is the oldest dated megalithic monument in Ireland 🤓 Visit this free attraction during your stay at Doolin Inn and discover all the Burren has to offer! www.doolininn.ie #ireland #LoveDoolin . . . #coclare #countyclare #wildatlanticway #westofireland #stunningview #irland #irlande #ireland🍀 #irelandtravel #irelandphotography #irelandcalling #ireland_insta #irelandaily #irelandgram #tourismireland #visitireland #loveireland #discoverireland #instaireland #burren #landscape #irishtowns #tomb #theburren #poulnabronedolmen #burren

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11. Take in the panoramic views at Doolin Pier, Doonagore Castle, the Burren Coast Road, and Corkscrew Hill

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Beautiful Doonagore Castle 💛😍 🇮🇪 #ireland #doonagorecastle #irish . . Doonagore Castle in Doolin, Co. Clare. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean 🌊 and near to the Cliffs of Moher. 📸 by @kevlsmith #photooftheday . . #coclare #countyclare #wildatlanticway #westofireland #bluesky #blueskies #stonecastle #castleonthehill #towerhouse #roundtower #sixteenthcentury #16thcentury #irishcastle #irishcastles #castlewithaview #stunningview #seaview #castlesofireland #oldcastle #castleonthesea #oldireland #irishhistory #ireland #irland #irlande #irlanda

A post shared by Doolin Tourism (@doolintourism) on Oct 23, 2019 at 7:51am PDT

12. Get some Christmas shopping done early with a visit to the local makers and crafters around Doolin and the Burren

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Following the L3 restriction announcement…. we will open Sat & Sun 10-4, Serving up tasty treats for locals, day-trippers & staycationers while you shop our fab range of Irish gifts!

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And remember… #StaySafe