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Smoo Cave
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Cycling is not permitted at this location
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An Argentona
September 4, 2026
Mountain biking
One of the most impressive caves in northern Scotland, with a gigantic entrance open to the sea and several chambers that go underground. The curious thing is that **the first part was carved by the sea and the inner chambers by fresh water**, so they are practically two different caves that ended up joining.
And it is not a place that has gone unnoticed: excavations have found remains of occupation from different eras and evidence of **Norse/Viking** activity, including boat nails and remains indicating that ships were repaired here, taking advantage of the natural shelter of the cove.
And it is not a place that has gone unnoticed: excavations have found remains of occupation from different eras and evidence of **Norse/Viking** activity, including boat nails and remains indicating that ships were repaired here, taking advantage of the natural shelter of the cove.
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An Argentona
September 4, 2026
Mountain biking
For centuries it was associated with smugglers and illicit whisky distilleries. An 18th-century story tells of two customs officers investigating an illegal still who died after the ferryman deliberately steered …
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