Caves · Scottish Islands
Smoo Cave
Smoo Cave — cave in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Smoo Cave is a cave located in scotland islands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Place summary
Smoo Cave is a large sea cave located on the northern coast of Scotland's mainland, near Durness in the Highland region. Known for its impressive size and geological features, the cave has been formed by the erosive action of the sea and freshwater. It is a popular site for visitors interested in natural formations and local wildlife. The cave's entrance is notable for its dramatic cliffs and stunning coastal scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5634, -4.7196
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w998260149 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smoo Cave?
- Smoo Cave is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4QA).
- What is Smoo Cave?
- Smoo Cave — cave in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Smoo Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4QA.
- How do I get to Smoo Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4QA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.