*cave (Riddled Kaim 3, W entrance)

between Pennan & Strahangles Heads, Aberdour, Aberdeenshire.

NGR:	NJ 86813 65522
WGS84:	57.67936, -2.22278
Length:	38 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	1 m
Geology:	Gardenstown Conglomerate Formation
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

An intertidal seacave consisting of 3 intersecting tunnels. From the W entrance tunnel 1 runs about SE where it joins tunnel 2 running about NE by E to the N entrance. Slightly beyond this junction, an internal tunnel runs about ESE. It is 12.2 m long and widens, in a lollipop plan to a maximum width of 4.9 m and has a shingle beach. It is used by seals whose crooning inside this tunnel has been heard.

Tunnel 2 is aligned with the cave on Seal Craig which faces it. There is a rock sill between the N entrance and the channel between Riddled Kaim and Seal Craig which means that kayak passage through this cave is limited to an hour or so either side of HWS. There is a 3.1 m long rift extension of this tunnel on the S side of the tunnel crossing place.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: by sea - W from Aberdour beach or E from Pennan.

This can be a paddle through cave when the tide is HWS and low swell.

Links and Resources:

The W entrance is indicated on OS, but not the N entrance or the tunnels.
Photo 1 shows the W side of Riddled Kaim with the cave entrances indicated.
Photo 2 shows caves 3W, 4 and 5 entrances, numbered from the right.
Photo 3 W entrance to cave 3.
Photo 4 closer view of W entrance.
Photo 5 looking out of the W entrance on 11 August 21 at low tide.
Photo 6 the beach of tunnel 3 on 11 August 21.
Photo 7 looking out of the entrance to tunnel 3 from inside.
Plan of caves over Canmore Aerial.

This entry was last updated: 2022-09-14 20:59:20

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