Caves · Scottish Lowlands
rock shelter (possible boatshed)
In or near Ochiltree.
rock shelter (possible boatshed) — cave in scotland lowlands.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 5.9 km
About
rock shelter (possible boatshed) is a cave located in scotland lowlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Place summary
The rock shelter, possibly a boatshed, is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This cave formation offers insights into the region's geological history and potential human activity. It serves as a notable example of natural sheltering features in the area. Visitors can observe its structure and consider its significance in the context of local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4809, -4.3880
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: n11917682642 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is rock shelter (possible boatshed)?
- rock shelter (possible boatshed) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2QE).
- What is rock shelter (possible boatshed)?
- rock shelter (possible boatshed) — cave in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to rock shelter (possible boatshed)?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 5.9 km away. The nearest town is Ochiltree. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2QE.
- How do I get to rock shelter (possible boatshed)?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2QE.