Uamh an Claonaite

Uamh an Claonaite is the longest cave in Scotland. It consists of a series of dry passages and a series of at least six sumps which have been dived over the years.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Creag nan Uamh,caves and Loch Mhaolach-coire.

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is situated 1,700 feet northwest of Uamh an Claonaite.

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is situated 2 miles north of Uamh an Claonaite.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Inchnadamph and Elphin.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet in Assynt, , . The name is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Innis nan Damh meaning "meadow of the stags". Assynt is a remote area with a low population density. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Uamh an Claonaite.

Hamlet
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is a crofting township in Assynt, in the area of in . It lies about 15 miles north of . The village contains a telephone box, a post box, a tearoom, a Scottish Mountaineering Club Hut, Grampian Speleological Group Hut, a small caravan site and many self-catering options. is situated 5 miles southwest of Uamh an Claonaite.

Uamh an Claonaite

Latitude
58.10428° or 58° 6′ 15″ north
Longitude
-4.93596° or 4° 56′ 10″ west
Open location code
9CCQ4337+PJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1935839558
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Wiki­data ID
Q390332
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In Other Languages

“Uamh an Claonaite” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Uamh an Claonaite”

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