Caves · Central Scotland
The Blowhole
In or near Balmirmer.
The Blowhole — cave in scotland highlands.
Adrian Diack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 2.9 km
About
The Blowhole 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
The Blowhole is a cave located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its unique geological formations and the phenomenon of seawater being forced through openings in the rock, creating a blowhole effect. Visitors can observe this natural spectacle, which is influenced by tidal movements. The surrounding area offers scenic views typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5647, -2.5435
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 5SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: n5357237893 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Blowhole?
- The Blowhole is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 5SB).
- What is The Blowhole?
- The Blowhole — cave in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Blowhole?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 5SB.
- How do I get to The Blowhole?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 5SB.