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Leirinbeg, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 41893 67830 |
| WGS84: | 58.56965, -4.72023 |
| Length: | 38 m |
| Vert. Range: | 10 m |
| Altitude: | 1 m |
| Geology: | Sailmhor Fm dolostone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
Sea Cave. Difficult access by scrambling down steep and slippery rock at low tide (good weather only). Rope and harness recommended. Waves break into the tall cave entrance up a geo with a large tidal pool that is linked to the sea via a ~10m-long low tube at its northern end.
Alternative Names: Leirinbeg Sea Cave 1
Notes: Visited by John Crae (26/10/2019) & explored / measured by I. Greig (04/2024).
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