Rock Dove Cave

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

NGR:	NM 68438 02563
WGS84:	56.15932, -5.73067
Length:	18 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	12 m
Geology:	Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

Raised beach sea cave facing SW by S.

Rock doves flew out of the huge entrance as I approached. Stalactites up a ramp at the back of the cave. [Chris Scaife]

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Length measured and cave named by Chris Scaife 3/6/24. Altitude is asl and based on photo 2 and OS contours.

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Not specifically indicated on any OS map layer, although 'caves' could be considered to apply to this.
Photo 1 entrance. Taken 3/6/24 by Chris Scaife.
Photo 2 looking out through entrance across the Gulf of Corryvreckan to Jura. Taken 3/6/24 by Chris Scaife.

This entry was last updated: 2024-10-02 19:49:36

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