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Cair (Uamh nan)

Staffa, S end of island, between Fingal's Cave and MacKinnon's Cave, Argyllshire.

NGR:NM 32409 35052
WGS84:56.43153, -6.34209
Length:40 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:0 m
Geology:Basalt - Mull Lava Group
Tags:Cave, SeaCave, SSSI, NNR
Registry:main

Sea cave at the base of the cliff on the south coast of Staffa. 40m long ending in a 25 m

long beach of large rocks visible at low tide. Waves shut down the air space in the last 5 m.

Alternative Names: Uamh nan Cair, Horses' Cave, Blowhole (The)

Notes: Coordinates for Horses Cave similar to coordinates for Uniform Cave

Hydrographic Feeds: Sea of the Hebrides

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This entry was last updated: 2024-08-26 17:36:54

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