Caves · Scottish Highlands
Hourglass Cave
In or near Achintee.
Hourglass Cave — cave in scotland highlands.

ian shiell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Attadale · 8.0 km
About
Hourglass Cave is a cave located in scotland highlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Place summary
Hourglass Cave is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a notable geological formation known for its unique hourglass shape. The cave's distinctive structure attracts visitors interested in natural wonders and geological features. Access may require navigating rugged terrain typical of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.4371, -5.5631
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV54 8UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Attadale — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n8786482984 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hourglass Cave?
- Hourglass Cave is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV54 8UY).
- What is Hourglass Cave?
- Hourglass Cave — cave in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hourglass Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Attadale, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV54 8UY.
- How do I get to Hourglass Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV54 8UY. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.