Coves of Mull Cleave (1)

NGR:	NJ 73818 64627
WGS84:	57.67075, -2.44057
Length:	22 m
Vert. Range:	6.2 m
Altitude:	12 m
Geology:	Macduff Formation - micaceous psammite, semi-pelite and pelite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

A supratidal cave in the E corner of the beach, facing roughly N. Width at entrance 6.5 m.

Notes: Access: by sea E from Tarlair, Macduff or W from Gardenstown and a landing. Probably easier in bottom part of the tide.

Links and Resources:

1st Ed OS 25 in shows 'Coves of Mull Cleave' on the E side of Mull Cleave.
OS Namebook for Banffshire, parish of Gamrie: Coves of Mull Cleave - Four caves or caverns on the coast adjoining - Mull Cleave. scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/digital-volumes/ordnance-survey-name-books/banffshire-os-name-books-1867-1....
Photo 1 this entrance is in the middle of the frame. Looking S on 16/7/20.
Photo 2 entrance from the sea on 26/8/24.
Photo 3 entrance looking SE from the beach on 16/7/20.
Photo 4 looking inside to the narrower part on 16/7/20.
Photo 5 inside towards the end. 16/7/20.
Photo 6 looking out through entrance.

This entry was last updated: 2024-08-30 22:07:01

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