The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark

Set in the heart of the marble arch caves unesco global geopark the marble arch caves pay homage to the fascinating secrets of a world of subterranean rivers winding passages lofty chambers and an array of delicate cave formations.

The marble arch caves global geopark.

The marble arch caves global geopark contains some of the finest landscapes in the north of ireland. The marble arch caves global geopark straddles the border between northern ireland and the republic of ireland. Ranging from rugged uplands lakes and forests through to gently rolling drumlins the landscapes of the geopark represent a complex earth history dating back as far as 895 million years ago. The marble arch caves unesco global geopark contains some of the finest landscapes in the north of ireland.

We chose the more adventurous on the trail of martel wild caving expedition tour which was named after martel the original explorer who. The marble arch caves unesco global geopark is located in counties fermanagh and cavan in the. Located in the national nature reserve the marble arch caves global geopark is a unesco heritage site. It is centred on the marble arch caves and in 2001 it became one of the first geoparks to be designated in europe.

Searing hot deserts and warm tropical oceans. And of icy wastelands and water worn caverns the rocks and landscapes of the geopark are nothing. With evidence of mountain building and destruction. A carefully constructed path enables you to comfortably traverse the marble arch caves whilst discrete lighting displays the cave features and delicate cave formations to their best.

The marble arch caves tour challenged me to my core but i don t regret it for a second.