Caves · Scottish Lowlands
Sawney Bean’s Cave
Sawney Bean’s Cave — cave in scotland lowlands.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Sawney Bean’s Cave 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
Sawney Bean’s Cave is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This cave is historically associated with the infamous figure Sawney Bean, reputedly a leader of a clan of cannibals in the 16th century. The cave features a natural rock formation and is part of the coastal landscape, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's folklore and geology. It is accessible for exploration, though caution is advised due to its rugged environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1464, -4.9843
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 0LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- osm: n8784781881 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawney Bean’s Cave?
- Sawney Bean’s Cave is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 0LE).
- What is Sawney Bean’s Cave?
- Sawney Bean’s Cave — cave in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Sawney Bean’s Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode KA26 0LE.
- How do I get to Sawney Bean’s Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 0LE. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.