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Aran More Cliff Diving

Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

100 ft +Jump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

EXTREME HEIGHT / OCEAN CONDITIONS*

Alert details for this jump spot

Aran More can only be assessed after checking the current access point, landing depth, water conditions, and exit route at Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland. 100 ft listed; treat that as a planning clue, not a safety guarantee.

EXTREME HEIGHT / OCEAN CONDITIONS: verify rules, depth, footing, and exits before anyone climbs to a takeoff.

Overview

Jumping at Aran More: At a Glance

Aran More is a Arranmore island coastal cliffs guide for Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland. Aran More near Burtonport points toward exposed Donegal island coastline, where Atlantic weather, cold water, and difficult exits dominate the risk profile. Check access, water depth, landing clearance, exits, and posted rules on the day you visit.

Quick Answer

Key Takeaway

EXTREME HEIGHT / OCEAN CONDITIONS: verify rules, depth, footing, and exits before anyone climbs to a takeoff.

Quick Answer

Key Takeaway

EXTREME HEIGHT / OCEAN CONDITIONS: verify rules, depth, footing, and exits before anyone climbs to a takeoff.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Aran More

Water Depth

The listed 100-foot height is extreme and should be treated as a danger signal. Tide, swell, and underwater rock must be checked locally.

Access

Confirm ferry logistics, coastal access, weather, land ownership, and local advice before seeking any cliff entry.

Approach

Stay with established public routes and avoid exposed cliff traverses in wind, rain, or poor visibility.

Hazards

Extreme height, Atlantic swell, cold shock, wind exposure, surge, remote rescue access, and limited climb-outs are major concerns.

Ledge Notes

The danger note should be taken literally: treat every possible ledge as unusable until expert local guidance, landing depth, and exit conditions are confirmed.

Safety Notes

Scout Aran More from a conservative position first. Extreme height, Atlantic swell, cold shock, wind exposure, surge, remote rescue access, and limited climb-outs are major concerns.

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Map location

Aran More

Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland

54.98317, -8.43080

100 ft +Water pending

Quick Facts

RegionCounty Donegal

LocationBurtonport area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates54.98317, -8.43080

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeJump spot

Water TypeWater

Jump Height100 ft +

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVerify onsite

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Aran More.

Aran More sits around Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland, putting this structure-adjacent water spot in the orbit of Burtonport and the broader County Donegal area of Ireland. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

In northern or mountain climates, spring runoff and cold water can be as important as ledge height. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold deep water, abrupt walls, poor exits, submerged debris, and uncertain ownership or enforcement. Even when the location appears open, access is separate from safety; a reachable ledge is not proof that jumping is allowed or sensible. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Aran More.

How high is the cliff jump at Aran More?+

100 ft listed for Aran More. Height reports can point you toward the general scale of the spot, but the exact ledge, landing depth, and exit route still need to be checked in person.

Is Aran More safe for cliff jumping?+

Do not treat Aran More as automatically safe. Extreme height, Atlantic swell, cold shock, wind exposure, surge, remote rescue access, and limited climb-outs are major concerns. Conditions can change with weather, water level, tide or flow, crowding, and local enforcement.

How deep is the water at Aran More?+

The listed 100-foot height is extreme and should be treated as a danger signal. Tide, swell, and underwater rock must be checked locally. Check depth from water level at the exact landing zone and do not rely on photos, videos, or height estimates.

Is access allowed at Aran More?+

Confirm ferry logistics, coastal access, weather, land ownership, and local advice before seeking any cliff entry. Posted signs, closures, land ownership, parking, and swimming rules can change, so current local information matters.

What should I check before visiting Aran More?+

Confirm the legal approach, current water conditions, landing clearance, exit route, weather, emergency access, and any posted restrictions before entering the area.