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Balnakeil Gloup Cave [Pothole]

Balnakeil, Durness, Sutherland.

NGR:NC 38143 68693
WGS84:58.57601, -4.78523
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Sailmhor Fm - dolostone
Tags:Shaft, SSSI
Registry:second

The 'gloup' blowhole entrance to Balnakeil Gloup Cave, triangular in shape & fenced off to S of coastal path.

See Site #1900 for main registry entry.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-03-12 23:15:41

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