Ulavack Cave

Leirinmore, Sutherland.

NGR:	NC 42615 67165
WGS84:	58.56395, -4.70737
Length:	19 m
Vert. Range:	8 m
Altitude:	1 m
Geology:	Sailmhor Fm dolostone
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	second

Intertidal sea cave with a pillar in its entrance.

The relatively lofty entrance area splits into two parts; a crouch leading into a small chamber on the LHS, and a longer walking-size linear passage on the RHS.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Recorded / measured by I. Greig, April '24.

Name derived from 'ulbhagan' (Gaelic for boulders).

Links and Resources:

Photo 1 showing the lofty entrance area (tacklesack for scale) at very low tide. (I. Greig, 24/04/24)
Photo 2 taken from just inside the entrance facing west, showing the split into north and south branches. (I. Greig, 24/04/24)
Photo 3 taken looking back towards the entrance from within the northern branch passage. (I. Greig, 24/04/24)

This entry was last updated: 2024-08-15 17:56:37

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