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Aillwee Burren Experience: Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Farm Shop
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Aillwee Burren Experience: Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Farm Shop
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Aillwee Burren Experience: Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Farm Shop is located in County Clare. Explore life underground in one of Ireland's most fascinating caves, Aillwee Cave, and unlock many secrets of the Burren through amazing underground and overground experiences.

At Aillwee Burren Experience: Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Farm Shop in County Clare, take a thrilling guided tour under the Burren where you will learn, engage and be entertained on your day out. Accompany a tour guide to the surprising Aillwee Burren underworld, unlocking an intriguing timeless story. Enter varied and exquisitely lit chambers which are full of weird and wonderful fossils and formations during a 45 minute, visually and sensually astounding, immersive Cave Tour.

Closely appreciate the silent and majestic Birds of Prey collection at Aillwee Burren Experience. There are daily interactive flying displays which reveal varied raptor species that delight and excite. Be fascinated and open up to the incredible, UNESCO protected, art of falconry through an unforgettable experience during a bespoke, private Hawk Walk.

The Farmshop is truly a hidden gem at Aillwee Burren Experience. Here, you will take a step back in time. Watch traditional, sustainable farmhouse methods used in creating their award winning Burren Gold Cheese. It’s a farm to fork story that tells of community and neighbours working solidly together. Taste several varieties of Burren Gold Cheese while browsing many artisan food products from their local producers and partners. For those with a sweet tooth, they also make creamy, buttery fudge too where sampling, of course, is encouraged.

Enjoy an accessible, easy going hike through the mature eight acre, native holly, ash and hazel woodland at Aillwee. This breath taking landscape comes to life as you explore the self guided biodiversity walk. Discover terrific trees, amazing animals, gorgeous geology and fabulous flowers.

The naturally terraced hillside at Aillwee Burren Experience reveals beautiful 360 degree views of Burren limestone pavement and terrain, sweeping right across Galway Bay. For the adventurer, foodie and explorer in you, discover and be surprised by it all at Aillwee Burren Experience: Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Farm Shop.

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  • Explore one of Ireland's best caves.
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Aillwee Burren Experience, Ballycahill, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, H91 AX26, Ireland
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Admire County Clare’s famed limestone landscape on this pleasant 8.8km loop that crosses valley and woodland. Starting at the seaside village of Ballyvaughan, the route passes close to Aillwee Cave, the best known of the Burren’s many ancient geological sites.

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