* Cave (Earnsheugh Bay N)

Earnsheugh Bay, Findon, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, (Kincardineshire).

NGR:	NO 94315 98178
WGS84:	57.07459, -2.09540
Length:	40 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Glen Lethnot Grit Formation - metamorphic - psammite, micaceous
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

Possibly subtidal, vertical rift sea cave facing SSE.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: by sea - eg S from Cove Bay harbour

On 21/3/26, when the tide level was 4.3 m ACD, there was a low roar from the back of the cave which came some 5 seconds or after the swell crest disappeared from view. This suggests a longer cave - maybe 40-50 m. See photo 3.

Links and Resources:

OS dot at NO 94317 98175.
1st Ed OS 25 in indicates a length of 30 m or so.
Photo 1 entrance looking NW on 7 July 2022 at 19:25 when the tide level was 3.3 m.
Photo 2 entrance from close outside. The rift joint can be seen continuing the line of the left (WSW) wall up the cliff, leaning right ENE. Tide level 4.3 m on 21/3/26.
Photo 3 looking inside from closer. See note above. The tunnel continues on the left (WSW).

This entry was last updated: 2026-03-25 17:55:55

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