Mill Sink, cave sink in County Clare

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What is recorded here

The Irish Caves Database records Mill Sink at Kilweelran in County Clare. This point comes from its public cave register. A cave map point does not by itself grant access: check local conditions and ask the landowner where needed.

From the Irish Caves Database, University of Bristol Spelæological Society record 1642

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Picture notes

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MarvinVells, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Nils E., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
AndyCorbley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
Dr Charles Nelson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Gordon Hatton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

IndicatedEnclosure · 264 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Attached to the north of a cashel, this rectangular enclosure in Gleninsheen boasts substantial double-faced walls that hint at ancient planning.

Fairy fort / stone ringfort in GleninsheenFairy fort / stone ringfort · 284 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Gleninsheen hosts this heavy-walled cashel on a rocky ridge, with views that make you wonder what fairies saw from up here.

Hut site in GleninsheenHut site · 285 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Envisioning an oval hut site defined by an earthen bank at the center of a rectilinear cashel in Gleninsheen.

Megalithic structure in Poulbaun (burren By.), CragballyconoalMegalithic structure · 606 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom This Cragballyconoal Megalithic structure is unlocated, possibly referring to a nearby wedge tomb; let's imagine its ancient stones standing tall.

Aillwee CaveCave · 1399 yd

Explorer Tom Aillwee Cave is famous for its waterfall, making it a spectacular and very wet welcome to County Clare caving.

Aillwee Cave Visitor CentreHeritage centre/interpretative centre · 1407 yd

Explorer Tom The Aillwee Cave Visitor Centre, built in 1979 by Wejchert architects, serves as the stone-clad gateway to that magical underground cave system.

Gleninshing portal tombHeritage attraction · 1.7 mi

Explorer Tom Gleninshing portal tomb is a sacred site where ancient traditions and heritage are honored in County Clare.

Ballyvaughan Wood loopWalking route · 1.7 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.

Explorer Tom Ballyvaughan Wood loop in County Clare is hiding secrets in the trees, I'm sure of it. Elves probably live there. Keep an eye out for tiny footprints!

Newtown CastleFarm house · 2.2 mi

Explorer Tom Newtown Castle includes a renovated five-stage tower house from 1550, standing alongside the farmhouse and now incorporated into the Burren College of Art.

CappanawallaMountain / peak · 3.9 mi

Explorer Tom Cappanawalla is a solitary peak that commands the view, its presence a reminder of the rugged beauty of County Clare.

Cahermacnaghten CashelHeritage attraction · 4.0 mi

Explorer Tom Cahermacnaghten Cashel is a place of ancient significance, where the echoes of history linger in County Clare's heritage.

Fanore to Ballyvaughan TrekWalking route · 4.4 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.

Explorer Tom Fanore to Ballyvaughan Trek in County Clare is a trek, not just a walk! That means serious effort. Bring water and maybe a map, unless you're brave!

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