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Castle Rock of Muchalls NE cave, NW entrance

NE of Stonehaven, Castle Rock of Muchalls, Aberdeenshire, (Kincardineshire).

NGR:NO 89931 90682
WGS84:57.00718, -2.16741
Length:29 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:2.3 m
Geology:Glen Lethnot Grit Formation - metamorphic
Tags:SeaCave
Registry:main

A sea cave and subterranean passage which runs NW/SE through the NE corner of the Castle Rock of Muchalls.

SE end is at or near NO 89952 90662.

Alternate Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: By sea - north west end is blocked by rocks at tide levels below about 2.5 m ACD. Above that level it is narrow at the entrances, but navigable by kayak in low swell.

Visible from Muchalls Shore.

Altitude is ACD.

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This entry was last updated: 2023-08-28 15:41:50

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