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Cuilcagh Mountain Walking Route Closed
 

Unfortunately due to a recent landslip, the walking trail to the summit of Cuilcagh Mountain at the end of the 4km vehicular gravel stone track within the Cuilcagh Mountain Park will be closed until further notice.

For  more detailed information on Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, please visit the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark website.

Easter Holidays and Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours

The Marble Arch Caves will be OPEN each day from 10:00am to 4:30pm during the holiday period (Advisable to ring before visiting - 028 6634 8855.

 


Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark.
Thr First International Geopark in the World!

This year, the Caves are open from Monday 28th March 2011. For opening times see below. It is advisable to ring the Caves before visiting. Tel. (028) 6634 8855

Overview
The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.

Lively and informative guides conduct tours past a bewildering variety of cave formations – stalactites glisten above stream ways and chambers while fragile mineral veils and cascades of creamy calcite coat walls and spread as shimmering terraces across rock strewn floors.

Spectacular walkways allow easy access while powerful lighting reveals the stunning beauty and grandeur of the caves. Electrically powered boats glide through huge cavernscarrying visitors along a
subterranean river.

 Marble Arch Caves Boat Journey

Tours last for 75 minutes and are suitable for people of average fitness. Comfortable walking shoes and a warm sweater are recommended.

Photographs by www.GeoPictures.net

Virtual Tour of the Caves

The caves have good parking, a souvenir shop, restaurant, exhibition area, an audio-visual theatre and are located in a National Nature Reserve. Education Service available for schools and colleges.

Advance bookings are accepted from large groups, families and individuals and are recommended at peak times.
 

Opening Times

Caves open for the 2011 season on the 28th March 2011

Month From To
Mid / Late March - June 10:00 16:30*
July - August 10:00 17:00*
September 10:00 16:30*

* Starting time for last tour. Caves are open daily throughout the season.

Note: The caves may close for safety reasons following heavy rain so we suggest you telephone before setting out during bad weather.

Admission Charges 2011

Admission Type

Price (£)

Notes

Adult Admission

£8.50

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Youth Admission

£5.50

Youth is under 18 years

Student / Senior Citizen Admission

£5.75

Valid Student ID cards are acceptable to avail of student rate

Adult Group rate

£8.00 (per adult)

Ten people constitutes a group

Youth Group rate

£4.80 (per child)

Ten children constitutes a group
Student / Senior Group rate £5.00 (per person) Ten people constitutes a group
Family

£19.00 (per family)

A family comprises of 2 adults and up to 3 children

Note: Children Under 5 years old are admitted free of charge but must be allocated a ticket at the reception desk.

 

 Contact Details

 

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Marlbank
Florencecourt
County Fermanagh
BT92 1EW
Tel UK: (028) 6634 8855/ ROI:048 66348855/Other:00442866348855
Fax: (028) 6634 8928
Email: [email protected]

Although enquiries are taken by email it is advisable to make bookings by telephone.

 

 



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