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natural arch (Geo of Sclaites)

Duncansby Head, John o' Groats, Caithness.

NGR:ND 40623 73092
WGS84:58.64162, -3.02460
Length:25 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:-1 m
Geology:Mey Flagstone Formation - sandstone, siltstone, mudstone
Tags:Cave, Arch, SeaCave
Registry:main

A subtidal natural arch running NE/SW on the NW side of the entrance to the Geo (Goe) of Schlaites.

Alternate Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: by sea eg E round Duncansby Head from harbour N of John o' Groats at ND 37982 73468.

NGR is of the SW entrance. NE entrance is at ND 40639 73111. Length from NGRs.

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