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Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye
DiscoverPlaces to seeCavesUnited KingdomScotlandHighlandsIsle of SkyeKilmuir
Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye
Tips
troghalls
May 4, 2018
Hiking
The Uamh Oir or Cave of Gold is a secret place, Skye's answer to Fingal's cave on Staffa but in miniature. IThis is a delightful short walk with a great place for a picnic.
The final pathless coastal slope down to the cave is very steep and dangerous and requires great care.
The final pathless coastal slope down to the cave is very steep and dangerous and requires great care.
Andrew Topping
August 31, 2024
Hiking
Uamh Oir, also known as the Cave of Gold, is a fascinating sea cave located on the Isle of Skye, near Kilmuir. This remote and rarely visited cave is renowned for its striking hexagonal basalt columns.
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Best routes near Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye
5.0
(4)
31
hikers
2.10km
00:34
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
4.5
(4)
20
hikers
5.06km
01:21
60m
60m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
4.5
(4)
13
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 70 m
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