Skiddy Castle 1 (cave SSW of )

An intertidal rift cave facing west. Near the end, it has a beach and and curves slightly (25 degrees) round to the right (S).

Measured length and bearing 8/6/21 by N Feilden. Altitude is ACD and is an estimate.

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Not indicated on any OS map layer.
Photo 1 the entrance to this cave is slighty right (S) of centre and the bow of the kayak. Taken 31/5/21. Tide level 3.1 m ACD.
Photo 2 a slightly blurred inside view, also at high tide on 31/5/21. The beach can be made out, centrally. Compare with photo 4.
Photo 3 entrance from just outside, tide level 1.2 m ACD, on 8/6/21.
Photo 4 inside, looking to end - compare photo 2. Taken 8/6/21.
Photo 5 looking out towards the entrance, at low level, from the beach near the end. Taken 8/6/21.
Photo 6 end of tunnel, 8/6/21.
Photo 7 looking back through the entrance - in line with the straight part of the tunnel. White line is the measuring tape, Taken 8/6/21.
Photo 8 a patch of the red alga Rhodochorton purpureum on the right (S) side of the cave.

This entry was last updated: 2025-04-06 16:17:31

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NGR:	NJ 81039 66614
WGS84:	57.68896, -2.31968
Length:	30 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	2.5 m
Geology:	Macduff Formation - micaceous psammite, semi-pelite and pelite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main