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Aillwee Cave

Description: Pluaiseanna an Aill Bhuí / The Burren (An Bhoireann) / County Clare / Ireland

Newest Review: ... know.The tour lasts thirty minutes.I strolled threw caverns and bridged chasms and also beside a lovely waterfall.The cave is home to Eagles and Falcons,Hawks and owls. I then went on a hawk walk which again I was guided and I actually handled fed and flew a hawk it was amazing. The centre has a tearoom and also a souvineer shop.There is food served from the kitchen it was good grub.I did ... more

... work up an apetite so I was hungry.You can also relax with a glass of wine and see great views of Galway bay.The other great thing is watch cheese being made and actually sample and sample fudge,jams and pickles.This is a great place to go if you are loo...more

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Aillwee Cave: Ailwee cave (228 words)
by - written on 27/01/09 (Useful, 46 readings)
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I went to Aillwee Cave in Ballyvaughan ,The Burren .Co.Clare Ireland.I found it very intresting with its surroundings and the nature in and around.I was assisted by an expert and he informed me off everything I wanted to know.The tour lasts thirty minutes.I strolled threw caverns and bridged chasms and also beside a lovely waterfall.The cave is home to Eagles and Falcons,Hawks and owls. I then went on a hawk walk which again I was guided and I actually handled fed and flew a hawk it was amazing. The centre has a tearoom and also a souvineer shop.There is food served from the kitchen it was good grub.I did work up an apetite so I was hungry.You can ... Read the complete review

Ailwee cave (363 words)
by - written on 10/05/08 (Very useful, 59 readings)
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A place of unimaginable scenery is the Burren in Co. Clare, Ireland, and nestled in amongst the craggy limestone landscape is a place of natural beauty called Ailwee Cave. The trip itself to the area is one of outstanding beauty, taking you alond the narrow winding roads of rural Ireland, however, the Burren itself is unmissable with its layers of limestone hills, naturally weathered through the years. When you approach the Ailwee Cave it looks like just another hill. I suggest you drive to the top car park as it is a bit of a trek.! Upon entry there is a small gift shop and lovely cafe, upstairs is a potato bar(yes, only in Ireland!!!), here ... Read the complete review

Aillwee Cave: It's dark down there (464 words)
by - written on 04/10/07 (Very useful, 99 readings)
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Having lastly written about a rock, I’m now going to write about a cave. This cave is Aillwee Cave which is in The Burren, which is north west of Limerick in Ireland. The Burren is effectively a very large rock that has been shaped by acid rain. This type of landscape is classified as Karst, and a feature of Karst landscapes is the evolution of underground caves / drainage systems. Aillwee Cave is one of these drainage systems, and is suspected to be one of the oldest caves in Ireland. The bit that you are taken around is the best part of a mile long and is pretty flat so not very strenuous. Also as you go around there are regular stops ... Read the complete review

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