Aillwee
Aillwee Cave (Irish: Aill Bhuí) is a cave system in the karst landscape of the Burren in County Clare, Ireland. The name Aillwee is derived from the Irish which means "yellow cliff". Privately owned, it forms part of the Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre attraction.
Details
- Access
- Show cave
- Length
- 1030 m
- Geology
- Carboniferous limestone
- Lighting
- Electric
- Location
- County Clare, Ireland
- Discovery
- 1944. Explored 1973 onwards
- Elevation
- 92 m
- Other Name
- McGanns Cave
- Photo Caption
- Inside Aillwee Cave
- Show Cave Length
- 1130 m (inc. exit tunnel)