The standard guided cave tour is the Owenbrean River -Walking Cave Tour
Explore this underworld labyrinth as you trace the journey of the Owenbrean River and discover its energy as the waters gurgle and splash venturing deeper into the black abyss. Enlighten your senses as you smell, hear and feel this active living cave around you! This exciting tour follows the Yorkshire Ramblers exploratory route of 1935 past hidden tunnels, still pools, delicate formations and stunning reflections.
Duration: 60-75 minutes * Guided Cave Tour
Distance: 1.5 km Walking Tour (mixture of concrete path, boardwalk and stepped sections)
Fitness: Average fitness
Steps: 154 on entry/exit of show cave
Suitability: Suitable for all ages. Visit LINK, scroll to Accessibility for T&C for prams etc.
*The ticket price entitles you to our Walking Cave Tour (60 mins). Underground water levels permitting, your ticket will be automatically upgraded at no extra cost to the Martel Tour (75 mins), which includes a underground boat trip.
Please note:
The boat journey is subject to underground water conditions and may not always be available. When unavailable, the tour will proceed as the Owenbrean Walking Tour (60 mins) which you have purchased.
Tour duration and content may also be reduced due to high water levels or flooding, our team will contact you prior to your tour time to advise.
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Booking Information
Marble Arch Caves guided cave tours are scheduled throughout the day. All cave tours are guided and you can guarantee your entry with a time slot. Guided Cave Tours begin at the Visitor Centre and you are required to register your arrival 30 minutes prior to your cave tour start time.
Guided Cave Tour tickets can be purchased online through the booking system. We advise you to book your guided cave tour tickets in advance to avoid disappointment during peak periods when we could be fully booked.
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What To Wear
Normal clothing is adequate for the cave tour with an additional fleece or coat. Appropriate sturdy footwear with good grip and ankle support should be worn (runners or walking boots). The cave temperature in the show cave is approximately 10 degrees all year round.
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Going Underground
The Marble Arch Caves are one of the most active river cave system in Ireland and the UK, the cave is formed from three rivers draining off the Northern slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain. The cave system is 7.1miles/11km long with over 1mile/1.5km developed into a show cave. Carefully constructed paths enables you to comfortably traverse the Marble Arch Caves whilst discrete lighting displays the cave features and delicate cave formations to their best.
