Cladagh Glen and the Marble Arch
A wooded limestone glen where a river bursts out of the Marble Arch Caves.
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 165 m
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About this walk
Cladagh Glen and the Marble Arch is an easy 3.1 km out-and-back walk with 80 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Cladagh Glen car park, Marble Arch Road (grid reference NV 221 014).
The Cladagh Glen is a nature reserve in the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark. From the small car park at the foot of the glen on Marble Arch Road, the path follows the Cladagh River up through ash woodland to the Marble Arch, a natural limestone arch, and the pool where the river emerges from the caves.
The path climbs on to the Marble Arch Caves visitor centre, then the walk returns the same way. Guided cave tours run from the visitor centre (book ahead).
Route
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1
Up the glen
Follow the river path up the wooded glen to the Marble Arch.
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2
The rising
See where the river emerges from the caves, carry on up to the visitor centre, then return down the glen.
Summit
On the way
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Marble Arch CavesCave · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Cladagh Glen and the Marble Arch take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 3.1 km route, which has 80 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Cladagh Glen car park, Marble Arch Road (grid reference NV 221 014). Small free car park at the foot of the glen. You can also start from the visitor centre car park.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland paths and steps; slippery when wet.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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