The marble arch caves are a series of natural limestone caves located near the village of florencecourt in county fermanagh northern ireland the caves are named after the nearby marble arch a natural limestone arch at the upstream end of cladagh glen under which the cladagh river flows.
Marble arch geopark fermanagh.
The caves are formed from three rivers draining off the northern slopes of cuilcagh mountain which.
For an energetic day out the spectacular landscapes of the geopark can be explored on two wheels along one of the many cycle routes contained within the geopark.
The marble arch caves unesco global geopark which straddles counties fermanagh and cavan became the world s first cross border geopark in 2008.
The marble arch caves global geopark contains some of the finest landscapes in the north of ireland.
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 geopark features various sites which demonstrate the geological and wider natural heritage of the area as well as the cultural heritage relating to 7 000 8 000.
The marble arch caves global geopark which straddles counties fermanagh and cavan became the world s first cross border geopark in 2008.
Approx 4 hours by car click fermanagh uplands to download a map of this route.
Interpretation panels are located at the beginning of most walks.
Established across almost 20 000 hectares of public land it is jointly managed by fermanagh and omagh district council and cavan county council.
There are short routes ranging from 1 to 16 kilometres and for the more adventurous cyclists there are longer routes over 90 kilometres in length.
It is jointly managed by fermanagh and omagh district council and cavan county council.
Providing a map of the route and indicating features of interest to look out for.
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.
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Travelling past hidden caves and secret waterfalls this journey helps to uncover some of finest hidden gems that the geopark has to offer.