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Caves, Mines & Underground in Belfast

There isn't much underground in this part of the world, but the one that's here is a good one. It's a longer trip out to Newry for Drumena Cashel, a stone rath with a passage you can duck into and explore beneath the old ruins. It's free to visit, which makes the drive easier to justify. If you're after caves and mines around Belfast, this is really a one-stop trip rather than a day of choices. It suits older kids who can manage stooping through a low stone passage more than toddlers, and there's no food or facilities on site, so it's worth bringing your own snacks and sorting fuel before you leave. Wrap up, wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy, and treat it as a proper explore rather than a quick stop.

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