Keshcorran Caves — Attraction in County Sligo

Absolutely surreal experience + 10/10 recommendation, and something that’s FREE!!!Came here during my trip here in Ireland and wasn’t even planning to stop—someone mentioned “caves on a hill” and I thought it was going to be some basic trail with a rock and a sign. Nope. It ended up being one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots I’ve seen on the whole trip.

We parked right by this long green stretch, thinking we’d just walk for 5-10 minutes. The walk up the hill starts off innocent, but it’ll humble you fast—especially if you’re wearing the wrong shoes (like I was). But once you start climbing and look behind you? Man, the views start hitting. You see miles of classic Irish countryside—rolling hills, scattered cottages, and that kind of deep green that doesn’t exist anywhere else.

About halfway up we ran into some blue-marked sheep, which looked like they had just stepped out of a fairy tale. They couldn’t care less that we were there. Then came the cows along the wire fence, munching like they were living their best life. The whole thing felt so untouched and raw.

But the real magic hit when we got to the caves. Once you’re inside and turn around, that opening frames the view like a painting. You can see the valley stretch for miles, little lakes in the distance, and the sky mixing grey and blue in a way that makes you forget time. Even the kids in our group got quiet for a second, which honestly never happens.

Definitely a hidden gem. If you’re in Ireland and want something that feels like you’re walking through a movie set but without the big tourist crowds, this is it. And bring a snack—because trust me, you’ll want to sit somewhere at the top and just...

It's a beautiful place and the view is breathtaking. This is a private property. The free parking is very close by. You can follow the gate just near the parking lot and that will take you to the cave. Unfortunately, we had a bad experience here, 2 dogs were barking and aggressively chased us and we had to run with the baby. I was about to fall down with the baby as there were muds and lost the balance. We ran because the owners of the dogs were nowhere near the dogs. A notice had already been placed on multiple places that the dogs are not allowed. When I enquired about the dogs to those 2 women, one of them said "We are locals and we come here often with dogs". I wonder how that can be an excuse. Anyway this place is really beautiful and worth multiple visits, I hope I won't have this experience again. I totally recommend this place....

Archaeological excavations conducted in 1901 by Robert Francis Scharf, R. J. Ussher, and Robert Lloyd Praeger yielded important finds. Animal bones including brown bears, Arctic lemmings, Irish deer, red deer, wolves, and others were found, dating back to about 12,000 years ago, the end of the Ice Age. Human remains, such as teeth from the early Iron Age and early Middle Ages (8th–11th centuries), and artifacts indicate occasional human use of the caves.

Interesting facts • The caves were used as shelters during wars and raids in the Middle Ages. • In the 1930s, locals hid moonshine in the caves during the ban. • Archaeologists suggest that the caves may have been a place of initiations or rituals associated with the transition to...