Head of Garness (Cave West of)

Mains of Melrose, E of Macduff, Aberdeenshire (Banffshire).

NGR:	NJ 74458 64962
WGS84:	57.67379, -2.42988
Length:	10 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	6 m
Geology:	Macduff Formation - psammite, gritty
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

A supratidal 'missing layer' cave facing NNE in the west end of Head of Garness. The layers are tilted about 45 degrees to the east and appear slightly rounded (see photos).

Alternative Names: NJ 74458 64962

Notes: Access: can be easily seen from the sea. West from Gardenstown or east from Tarlair, Macduff. Perhaps reachable from land or by landing on Bowie Bate beach.

Dimensions are visual estimates. Altitude is ACD.

Links and Resources:

Not indicated on any OS map layer.
Photo 1 entrance looking SSW on 16 July 20.
Photo 2 entrance from closer. 16/7/20
Photo 3 zoomed look up into cave. Suggests that it may be possible to go further in on the left (E) side. 16/7/20

This entry was last updated: 2024-09-05 17:48:47

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