*cave (N of Geo of Schlaites, 2, S entrance)

NGR:	ND 40638 73173
WGS84:	58.64235, -3.02437
Length:	80 m
Vert. Range:	20 m
Altitude:	-5 m
Geology:	Mey Flagstone Formation - sandstone, siltstone, mudstone
Tags:	Cave, Arch
Registry:	main

A subtidal cave with a side entrance quite similar to the Geo of Sclaites Arch, but about half the height. The cave tunnel line faces ENE.

Notes: Access: by sea eg E round Duncansby Head from harbour N of John o' Groats at ND 37982 73468. This would best be done near the end of the flood tide so that the return can be made during slack high tide, or at the very beginning of the ebb.

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Not indicated on any OS map layer.
Photo 1 looking NNW at this entrance on 23 June 24 at 11:57 BST when the tide level was 2.8 m ACD.
Photo 2 a closer look into this entrance on 23 June 24 at 12:37 BST. Light can be seen on the far wall coming from the N entrance.
Photo 3 under the arch and looking WSW along the cave tunnel. Note the rectangular entrance to an alcove on the right. 23 June 24. The swell was enough to discourage the paddler from going much further in.
Photo 4 looking obliquely into the alcove mentioned above. The wall inside shows the paddler's head torch beam.

This entry was last updated: 2024-07-02 20:00:56

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