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NO6742
Safety on the coast is an ever present issue. In NO 6742, there are a number of sea caves prime among which are the Dark Cave, The Light Cave and The Forbidden Cave. All three of these caves lie close to each other at the northern end of Carlingheugh Bay. While each of these named caves presents an invitation to explore, such exploration is not without hazard and risk. Planned visits to the caves should be partnered with planned precautions such as telling someone where you are going, when you plan to return and consulting tide tables in order to avoid being cut off by a rising tide. Being cut off and stranded by the rising tide is a possibility at the Dark Cave, The Light Cave and the Forbidden Cave. Wearing appropriate clothing including footwear and headgear is always a sensible step when visiting the coast and caves. For particular caves, such as the Dark Cave and The Forbidden Cave, a torch is a near essential because of the darkness inside the caves.
Miscellaneous hazards such as slipping on seaweed covered rocks and pools, climbing on weathered rocks and steep slopes where mud-slides can occur without warning all combine to make NO 6742 a place where safety comes first. With the aforementioned safety precautions in place, it is a great place to enjoy a day outdoors.
Andrew Diack B.A. (Hons)





NO6742 : Fault line at the Dark CaveNO6742 : Mud-flow on the Arbroath cliffsNO6742 : The Dark Cave's north facing entrance or exitNO6742 : The Devil's Chair, Dark Cave, ArbroathNO6742 : The Dark Cave in Carlingheugh Bay