Marble Arch Caves, Show cave in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
The Marble Arch Caves consist of a network stretching 11.5 kilometers beneath Cuilcagh Mountain, featuring underground rivers and limestone formations.
Initial exploration of the caves began in 1895 when Édouard-Alfred Martel and Lyster Jameson navigated the passages using basic equipment and boats.
The cave system forms part of the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark, representing significant geological heritage in Northern Ireland.
Visitors can access the caves through 75-minute guided tours that include boat rides and walking segments across 154 steps in cooler temperatures.
Three separate rivers from Cuilcagh mountain merge underground to create the Cladagh River, which emerges through one of Ireland's largest karst resurgences.
Location: County Fermanagh
Website: https://marblearchcaves.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.25843,-7.81431
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
Photo license: CC BY 2.0
Photo license: Public domain
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