Doolin Cave Clare

Doolin Cave

Doolin Cave, also known as 'Poll an Ionain', is located in the Burren region of County Clare. Discovered in 1952 it consists of about 6 miles (roughly 10.5km) of passage. The main feature of the cave is 'The Great Stalactite'. This measures almost 7 metres in length making it one of the largest free hanging stalactites in the world.

The Doolin Cave Family Tour

The cave tour takes approximately one hour and is suitable for families. Environmental protection measures require that they limit the numbers per tour to 20 people.

If you have the spirit of an explorer within, then you will really enjoy the experience of visiting one of the great geological wonders of the world ­ The Great Stalactite, at The Doolin Cave.
Artificial lighting is kept to a minimum, so visitors will be issued with a helmet for protection. Let the adventure begin!

Visitors start their journey at Bruach na hAille restaurant, Doolin  where they board a mini-bus which takes them the short distance to Doolin Cave ,where they are met by a guide.

Visitors will be requested to switch off their cap when they enter the Main Chamber and will briefly experience total darkness before the lights are switched on to illuminate the Great Stalactite. When the display is finished the electric light is switched off and visitors will once again use their cap-lamps to illuminate the way through a short section of excavated
passage to the Second Chamber where they will view the stream and other features of interest.

From there they will descend steps into the Main Chamber at ground level and take their place on a platform which provides another spectacular view of the Great Stalactite, together with the important sediment sequence. They will then return to the cave entrance. The cave tour will take approx. thirty minutes and it is envisaged that the whole trip will take one hour.

Visitors will be returned to the pick-up point at Bruach na hAille restaurant where they can enjoy a meal or refreshments or browse through the Loft Craftshop located on the first floor above Bruach na hAille.

Doolin Cave Opening Hours

• Jan 6th - Mid Feb: By appointment only
• Mid Feb - March 17th: 11.00am - 4pm Thursday to Sunday
• March 17th - Easter: 11am - 4pm everyday
• Easter - June 30th: 10am - 5pm everyday
• July 1st - August 31st: 10am - 5pm Tours every half an hour
• September 1st - end of the October mid-term break: 10am - 5pm everyday
• After mid-term break - Christmas: 11am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday only
• Dec. 26th - January 6th: 11am - 4pm everyday
   

Doolin Cave Tickets 

Payable on site although booking is advisable either  by phone on +353 (0)65 707 5761 or online at top of page and save 20%

• Adult €12
• Child €7
• Family €40 (2 adults & 3 children)

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