'The Great Stalactite'

Doolin Cave is one of Europe's most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience. It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world.

From the moment you descend over 80ft into the first tunnel, with your guide, you will enter a world carved by water. Donning your hardhat, you will follow the rough-hewn route of the early explorers who first discovered the cave. When you enter the stunning, cathedral-like dome that houses the huge stalactite, you will be briefly plunged into a world of primitive darkness. Then, in a flash, you will be awed as the subtly-lit stalactite appears before you. And, far below, a magical stream carries to the hills outside, the water that carved the primeval world around you.

Perfect for families
The cave tour takes 40-45 minutes.
Environmental protection measures require that we limit the numbers per tour to 20 people.
Hourly tours (on the hour) every day from
10:00am - 17:00pm.

There are 120 steps down to the cave, every 10 steps, there is a landing with seating.
Please take your time going up and down.
Strollers are not permitted in the cave. Babies/Small children must be carried.
With Petting animals in the Summer months, it is the ideal day out for all.

Description by Varley and Dickenson when they discovered the Great Stalactite in 1952: "Scrambling over boulders, we stood speechless in a large chamber............. As our lamps circled this great hall we picked out a gigantic stalactite.....it is really majestic and poised like a veritable sword of Damocles...With our headlamps inadequately lighting this huge formation, we tip-toed, believe it or not, not daring to speak lest the first voices ever to sound in this hall since the beginning of time should cause it to shatter."