During the summer I went on the most amazing food tour that I’ve ever been on. Bearing in mind I’ve been on food tours in several countries, that’s quite a big statement. I’ve written all about Burren Bites here: https://magnumlady.com/2026/06/07/burren-bites-a-culinary-adventure-in-cavan/
I still can’t get over how wonderful it was. So imagine my excitement when I heard that the team behind that event has come up with something new! And it takes place underground! Food and being underground – two of my favourite things!
Hidden Flavours takes place inside the Marble Arch Caves, so this is a food tour with a difference.
Marble Arch Caves are located between Blacklion and Enniskillen and are set in the Cuilcagh Mountain, and are over 340 million years old! It’s a spectacular place to visit, it’s not too far from Sligo, and if you haven’t been it’s one for your list.
On the Hidden Flavours tour is a feast for the senses, as we will explore the caves through food, sound, sight and stories, with each part of the experience inspired by the landscape, geology and history of the area. The tour takes around 3 hours, it’s a chance to slow-down, and enjoy a unique experience.
There will be stops along the guided trail where we’ll get to taste something connected to the story of the caves and the landscape around us. And apparently, there’s a bit of a surprise involved too.
We won’t know what we’re tasting at each stop until we get there, which makes it all a little more interesting. It’s a curated multi-course tasting menu, created by award-winning chef John Roche, a member of the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark Regenerative Tourism Business Network.
I’m not going to say too much more until I’ve actually experienced it, but I’ll be bringing my camera, my appetite and, hopefully, my sense of adventure.This is a one-day only event, so it’s not to be missed. Limited places are available – and I’d love to see you there. You can book here: https://discovernorthernireland.com/event/hidden-flavours-a-food-trail-beneath-the-surface/109330101/
A sincere thanks to Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark for inviting me along to this one. I can’t wait!
This isn’t a sponsored post. The team didn’t ask me to write a blog, but they did invite me along. I paid for my own ticket to Burren Bites.
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