Caving

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When can I cave?
Corralea Activity Centre Ltd. is open all year round and going underground mid-winter is possible because conditions are fairly constant underground (8-10C but very damp). You pick your date and check availability with the centre. The more notice you give us, the better chance to secure a date (at least one week notice is advisable).

Booking is essential: ring (028) 66 386 123, or email us via our CONTACT form. Booking can be made by Paypal or card over the phone. Privacy policy: we do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties.

Can I go alone or do I need to be part of a group?
Corralea Activity Centre Ltd. operates with both individuals and small groups. Caving for smaller groups and individuals is possible. Contact the office for details.

What kind of cave can I experience?
Our policy is to know our customers’ physical capabilities before attempting any difficult cave, therefore all our customers will start with a beginners’ caving trip before any other cave can be considered.

What is a beginners’ cave?
It is a dry or wet horizontal cave.
In a dry cave it includes walking in large passages, walking on all fours and optionally crawling through smaller passages.
In a wet cave, you will experience walking, crawling and wading through water. You’ll witness complete darkness and discover sounds and smells of the cave environment.
Information will be given on the geology, hydrology of the Cave and its inhabitants (bats, etc…). We will share with you any folklore attached to the caves and the locality.
The Caving trip will be carried out in an environmental friendly manner as in the training given by Speleological Union of Ireland to all Cave Instructors.
Each trip will last ½ day. You can experience two different caves in a Full Day.

What do I need to bring?
We provide all specialised equipment: boots, wetsuits (for wet caves), oversuits, gloves, helmet, light + belt.
For a dry cave, you need to wear comfortable warm clothes e.g. Tracksuit, fleece, warm socks.
For a wet cave you need a swimsuit, towel and warm socks.
Always bring a complete change of clothes to use after your caving trip.
Your Cave Leader will bring spare lights, first aid kit and comfort sac (extra clothing left at entrance of cave).

What about insurance?
Corralea Activity Centre Ltd. has full public liability insurance. The centre requires a booking form to be completed with relevant medical information about participants prior to caving trip.
All trips are led by a fully qualified Cave Leader.