Doolin River Cave to Fisherstreet Pot

A thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing trip down a magnificent cave!

After efficient pre-rigging of Fisherstreet Pot and a check of the water level (air space was approximately 50-60cm, far more than stated in the guide), we were underground before midday on a lovely warm morning, and soon making progress through the very dry entrance (I imagine this becomes much wetter when water is flowing at the surface). Route finding was generally easy, although we were a little confused by the selected caves description, which understates the distance covered. However, in general the way on was following the most obvious route. The area just before the drop down through boulders into the canal is the most difficult bit to find, as the streamway lowers, and you need to take the passage to the right, a crawl, soon reaching the slot down between slabs into the canal (which was barely knee deep).

Beyond here, route finding is very easy, and the cave opens out. We stopped for photos at the large grotto just beyond the canal, before continuing downstream. The cave soon develops into one of the finest and most spectacular river passages ever, probably the nicest I have ever seen, with well decorated, stomping and cavernous river passage spanning a considerable distance.

After an enjoyable half hour stomping and photographing, the river passage narrowed slightly and became more rift-like, before eventually lowering to the final section. Eels and fish were in abundance here! Soon, we were at the bottom of Fisherstreet Pot and only a quick ladder climb from daylight. An amazing trip!