Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
Category: Families, Outdoors, Nature/Wildlife, Sightseeing
Type: Forest & Woodland, Parks & Gardens, Tours, General Attractions
Marlbank, Florencecourt
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
BT92 1EW
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
BT92 1EW
Tel: +44 28 6634 8855
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Taking in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves, the Geopark boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland.
Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
Georgina Campbell
The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is rcognised by UNESCO as having exceptional geological heritage and is located in the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of counties Fermanagh and Cavan.
Taking in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves, the Geopark boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland and offers a window into the area's 650 million year past.
The Geopark takes in numerous sites throughout Cavan and Fermanagh many of which are open to the public. All of the sites provide for a variety of interests including not only geology but also archaeology, history, folklore, wildlife and activities such as cycling and walking.
Taking in the world-famous Marble Arch Caves, the Geopark boasts some of the finest natural landscapes in Ireland and offers a window into the area's 650 million year past.
The Geopark takes in numerous sites throughout Cavan and Fermanagh many of which are open to the public. All of the sites provide for a variety of interests including not only geology but also archaeology, history, folklore, wildlife and activities such as cycling and walking.
Opening Time:
Caves open daily end March-September 10am-4.30pm (to 5pm July & August)
Admission Charge:
Adult £8.50; Child £5.50; Student/OAP £5.75; Family £19.
Directions
Near Florencecourt, southeast of Blacklion on Marble Arch RoadView Similar Tourist Attractions
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