Cliff & coast
Keep back from the edge. Know the tide.
Coastlines are beautiful and unforgiving. Cliff edges can be undercut and unstable, rock can be slippery, and tides and waves can cut off routes quickly.
Emergency? Call 112 or 999
Website information is for general awareness and does not replace official emergency instructions, professional training, or assistance from emergency services. This website is not an emergency reporting or dispatch service.
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On cliff paths
- Stay on marked paths and well back from edges, especially in wind or after rain
- Keep children and dogs under close control near drops
- Never pose or take photographs close to an edge
- Respect closures and warning signs — they are there for a reason
02
On the shore
- Check tide times before walking beneath cliffs or around headlands
- Watch for large or unexpected waves and stay off exposed rocks in rough seas
- Know your exit route and allow time to use it
03
If someone is in difficulty
In Ireland, call 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard for coastal and cliff emergencies. Do not enter the water or descend a cliff to attempt a rescue yourself.