The 9 Best Caverns & Caves in Wild Atlantic Way, Wild Atlantic Way

December 11, 2021 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland including Doolin Cave, Caves of Keash, Pigeon Hole Cave, Aillwee Cave, Crag Cave, Old Slate Quarry, Diarmuid & Grainne's Cave, Benwee Head, St. Colman's Cell.
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1. Doolin Cave

Doolin Waves Craggycorradan East, Doolin V95 RP29 Ireland +353 65 707 5761 [email protected] http://doolincave.ie/
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4.5 based on 1,163 reviews

Doolin Cave

Discover Doolin Cave, an extraordinary underground caving experience in the Burren, County Clare. Take a fully guided tour of one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions, and go over 200 feet under the limestone of the Burren landscape. Travel back in time over 350 million years and see how the Burren was formed. You’ll journey through a system of passages before emerging in a large chamber which is home to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the Great Stalactite - which was once beautifully described as “the palest gleam in the darkest deep”. It is the longest free-hanging stalactite in the northern hemisphere! At 7.3 metres long and weighing an estimated 10 tonnes, it naturally suspends from the cave ceiling like a chandelier. It is hard to believe that this enormous calcite formation was formed from a single drop of water over hundreds of thousands of years. Take the opportunity to experience the third-largest stalactite in the world, on a Doolin Cave Tour!

Reviewed By mariemG5117LM

Doolin caves are a real treat. Perfect for a rainy day. The guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the caves, it made the experience really interesting and fun. The stalactite is a must see. Unbelievable to see it up close. The history of it is extraordinary and to be able to travel safely into caves that are over 250,000 years old is amazing. Well done doolin caves for bringing this to the public.

2. Caves of Keash

Boyle Road, Ballymote Ireland +353 71 918 3408 http://www.keash.ie
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Caves of Keash

Reviewed By BabogBambi

Hidden gem of Sligo! Views from the top are phenomenal, especially on a sunny day. By chance we got there just in time for the sunset. Gorgeous! Wear shoes with good grip as you walk across grassland, then a turn style, and steep and slippy climb up a gravel path to the top. Have fun exploring in and around the caves, mucky and little slippy in parts but doable. Thoroughly enjoyed and really glad we ventured ????????

3. Pigeon Hole Cave

Clonbur Road, Cong Ireland http://tcsinfoland.ireland.ie/content/Multimedia/Attachments/2063_131BPigeonHoleLoop.pdf
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Pigeon Hole Cave

4. Aillwee Cave

Ballyvaughan Ireland +353 65 707 7036 [email protected] http://www.aillweecave.ie
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4.0 based on 1,308 reviews

Aillwee Cave

A striking collection of prehistoric underground caves.

Reviewed By Donnell_10 - Dublin, Ireland

This was our second time visiting Ailwee Caves. It’s an amazing tour of this cave with very informative tour guides. The tours and run quite regularly so it’s a must see if you are visiting Clare. There is also a farm type shop in the grounds which have the most amazing cheeses and fudge. Don’t leave without trying what’s on offer.

5. Crag Cave

Off Limerick Road, Castleisland Ireland +353 66 714 1244 [email protected] http://www.cragcave.com/
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4.0 based on 284 reviews

Crag Cave

Crag Cave Showcave. Ireland's Most Exiting ShowcaveCrazy Cave Indoor and Outdoor Playcentre.Kingdom Falconry Birds of Prey Flying Displays.Extensive gift centre.The Garden Cafe provides top quality home cooked foods from our award winning chef's.Simply: A Great Day Out !

Reviewed By 353amirg

We had an outstanding experience in Crag Cave, we are traveling with two children's, One years old and a four and a half. At the start we ate at the restaurant in the visitors center, we took the apple tart that was lovely (both our kids loved it). Than we went in to the cave with our tour guide Don, my four and a half took the lead together with Don who gave him a flash light so he could explore, he was fascinated by the stalactites. Don was lovely and he let the kids first to explore the cave with the torch and after we arrived for each section he use to open the lights so we could to be impressed and for sure we did. My kid absolutely loved the experience! After the cave we took our kids to the play zone in the visitors center which is great, big and diverse (both kids enjoyed it!).

6. Old Slate Quarry

Valentia Island Ireland +353 66 947 6922 [email protected] http://www.valentiaslate.com
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4.0 based on 91 reviews

Old Slate Quarry

Reviewed By JasonM624 - Mullingar, Ireland

The grotto here is fantastic and well worth a visit. Like everywhere else on the island the views are spectacular. There is ample parking

7. Diarmuid & Grainne's Cave

Ballintrillick Gleniff Horseshoe, Sligo Ireland
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Diarmuid & Grainne's Cave

8. Benwee Head

Ben Wee Cliffs Blacksod Bay, Belmullet Ireland
Benwee Head

9. St. Colman's Cell

Burren National Park Ireland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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