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Big Cave

W of Camas nam Bàirneach, S coast of Scarba, Argyll.

NGR:NM 68301 02669
WGS84:56.16021, -5.73297
Length:42 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:5 m
Geology:Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

Inside large entrance, walk up gentle rocky slope. Lowers to a crawl for the last 10m. [Chris Scaife]

A supratidal cave facing south.

Alternate Names: None recorded.

Notes: Length measured and named 'Big cave' by Chris Scaife 3/6/24. Altitude is asl and based on OS contours and photo 1.

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This entry was last updated: 2024-10-01 14:57:51

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