*cave

Clashach Cove, E of Hopeman, W of Lossiemouth, Moray, (Elginshire).

NGR:	NJ 15869 70167
WGS84:	57.71338, -3.41373
Length:	26 m
Vert. Range:	4.2 m
Altitude:	1.7 m
Geology:	Hopeman Sandstone Formation
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

An intertidal cave which curves round to the right (from 228 to 290) and has a sand floor ending in a pebble beach. Its surprising how low the cliff over it is. It is 12 m wide at the bottom of the entrance.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: by sea (eg from Hopeman harbour) near HW .

by land: off the coastal trail to Clashach Cove; from the beach in the bottom half of the tide, and go left of the S side of the arch.

Links and Resources:

Photo 1 shows the entrance, from the sea, near high water.
Photo 2 taken from the beach on 14 Nov 20 with the tide low enough to walk round from Clashach Cove.
Photo 3 inside. Note the apse at the end.
Photo 4 looking out - also on 14 Nov 20.

This entry was last updated: 2021-10-14 18:29:04

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