Marble Arch Geopark

Marble arch geopark cavan.

Marble arch geopark. The geopark was the first ever cross border geopark and it is shared jointly between the fermanagh county council in northern ireland and with the cavan county council in the republic of ireland. The marble arch caves global geopark straddles the border between northern ireland and the republic of ireland it is centred on the marble arch caves and in 2001 it became one of the first geoparks to be designated in europe. The marble arch caves visitor centre is a venue for walking events activities and educational programmes providing the opportunity to explore the landscape encompassing this captivating setting. The marble arch caves global geopark contains some of the finest landscapes in the north of ireland.

This international geopark takes in parts of northern ireland and the republic of ireland allowing visitors to appreciate the best of what this unspoiled region has to offer. Established across nearly 20 000 hectares of public land in counties fermanagh northern ireland and cavan republic of ireland marble arch caves unesco global geopark was the first cross border geopark in the world and is dedicated to telling our planet s story through its unique natural cultural and geological heritage. 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. 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 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 unesco global geopark is tucked away in the northwest corner of ireland and straddles the border between counties fermanagh and cavan. The marble arch geopark is a borderless park which is located within cavan and fermanagh. The caves are formed from three rivers draining off the northern slopes of cuilcagh mountain which.

10 00 am 12 30 pm. Marble arch caves discover magical moments in one of europe s finest show caves.