Maiden Kaim Subterranean Passage (S entrance)

Maiden Kaim, S of Dunnottar, S of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire.

A tall wide tunnel through the end of Maiden Kaim. It can be seen through, but starts from the south going NW, and then turns 40 degrees or so to nearly north. There is a sill running across the N entrance which has water over it at HW of strong spring tides 4.5 m or more.

The S entrance can be seen clearly from above (Aerial) as a big bite out of the peninsular.

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OS 1st Ed shows this.
Photo 1 looking at S entrance
Photo 2 S entrance from closer on 14 July 22. Tide level 4.5 m. The ridge of rock visible in photo 1 is submerged, but lightens the water and has a small breaking wave over it.
Photo 3 looking out of N entrance from inside the tunnel. Shows how the tunnel is blocked by a sill at most tide levels.
Photo 4 looking out of N entrance from inside on 14 July 22 just after photo 2. The SE side entrance to Dunnimaol Subterraneous Passage can be seen over the lower right side of this tunnel.
Photo 5 looking at the N entrance from the top of Dunnimaol, when there was quite a vigorous swell.

This entry was last updated: 2022-07-16 20:49:46

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NGR:	NO 88179 83387
WGS84:	56.94160, -2.19591
Length:	30 m
Vert. Range:	15 m
Altitude:	-2 m
Geology:	Dunnottar Conglomerate
Tags:	Cave, Arch, SeaCave
Registry:	main

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