Smoo Cave
Durness, The Highlands
About Smoo Cave
Smoo Cave is located at the eastern edge of the village of Durness, on Scotland's most northerly coastline. It is a dramatic location and on the only primary road in the area, the A838 Durness to Tongue. A trip to Smoo Cave has to be included in any stay in Durness. Set into limestone cliffs, Smoo Cave is quite large: 200 feet long, 130 feet wide, and 50 feet high at the entrance.
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The cave is a great tourist attraction for people visiting the North West coast, and is well worth a visit, if only to see the underground waterfall in the second chamber. The 3rd chamber is only accessible by boat, which you may catch during the summer and renders it extra exciting!
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Both the boat trip and access to the caves are weather permitting.
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission
Boatman may charge a small fee.
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