Peatlands Events June 2026

Event Details: • Date and Time: Saturday 6 June at 10am • Meeting point Marble Arch Cave carpark • Duration: 3–4 hours • Distance: Approx. 8 km • Terrain: Uphill sections and uneven ground (moderate fitness required) • NO DOGS – Ground nesting birds What to bring: • Water and snacks • Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear Facilities: • Free parking and toilets available at the Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre • Tea and coffee provided on your return Come along and experience first-hand how restoring peatlands is protecting this special landscape for future generations. Shared Bogs, Shared Futures Peatland Heritage Guided Walk on Cuilcagh As part of the Shared Bogs Shared Futures Peatland Project, join us this June for a series of Peatland Heritage events celebrating World Peatland Day. Discover how peatland restoration is helping to safeguard access to the stunning Marble Arch Caves, an experience once at risk. This guided walk will take you through Cuilcagh’s rich and interconnected habitats, revealing how changes on the surface can impact both the landscape above and the fragile cave system below. Led by the Peatland Officer and the Marble Arch Caves Operations Officer, this walk offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history of restoration on Cuilcagh, how management approaches have evolved, and the positive outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystem health. Saturday 6 June