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The Gloup, Mucklehouse, Brims, Hoy, Orkney.
| NGR: | ND 28282 88388 |
| WGS84: | 58.77709, -3.24203 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Not recorded |
| Tags: | Cave, Arch, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
Natural Arch marked on OS map at the entrance to The Gloup.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Gloup - blowhole or collapsed cave with tunnel from the sea to an open shaft inland where wave action creates the eponymous 'gloup' sound.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-05-12 13:21:50
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