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An Fhaing Natural Arch (W)

St Kilda, Dun, Invernessshire.

NGR:NF 10030 97610
WGS84:57.79754, -8.56817
Length:50 m
Vert. Range:20 m
Altitude:0 m
Geology:Not recorded
Tags:Cave, Arch, SeaCave
Registry:main

Sea Cave or Natural Arch running east-west 50 m through the An Fhaing promontory. The irregularly shaped east entrance [NF 10078 97577] is about 12 m high and 10-15m wide. The west entrance [NF 10031 97592] also irregular may be about 8 m high and 10 m wide. Near the east end a narrow slot runs off at about 90 degrees and zigzags 70m to A' Chlaisir [NF 10042 97535].

Alternative Names: A4, R27

Notes: Referred to but not visited by divers during the 2015 survey for SNH/NatureScot.

See also An Fhaing Natural Arch (E) and An Fhaing Natural Arch (S).

Hydrographic Feeds: Atlantic Ocean

Hydrographic Resurgences: Atlantic Ocean

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This entry was last updated: 2024-03-29 12:19:05

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