*cave (Back Doo Thirl 1)

Strathlethan Bay, S of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.

NGR:	NO 87997 84996
WGS84:	56.95605, -2.19897
Length:	11.8 m
Vert. Range:	6.8 m
Altitude:	3.5 m
Geology:	Dunnottar Conglomerate
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave, ManMade
Registry:	main

A small nearly supratidal rift cave facing 076 deg (E by N) which has quite a long channel outside, through the wave-cut platform to the sea (at NO 88035 84990). Perhaps a much longer cave (50m?) long ago.

The width at the bottom of the entrance is 3.9 m.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: by land from Strathlethan Bay beach in the bottom third of the tide.

Links and Resources:

1st Ed 25in map shows this cave, with an outline - not quite in the right direction.
Photo 1 shows the entrance from fairly close.
Photo 2 inside - the end of the cave.
Photo 3 looking out to sea from inside.

This entry was last updated: 2021-05-02 15:47:05

Errors or omissions in this information? Submit corrections/additions/comments for this entry to the registrars.

All database content Copyright 2026 Grampian Speleological Group.
Web Registry software by Matt Voysey.