Smoo Cave Walk
This walk visits the photogenic Smoo Cave in Durness, Sutherland, Highland.
The cave is in a wonderful coastal location and includes a number of walkways you can follow around the imposing cave entrance. Other paths then head off to the north so you can explore the coast and enjoy some wonderful sea views. You can even head inside and explore the murky cave at low tide. Boats tours can take you deeper inside the cave system along the Allt Smoo stream.
The site also has good facilities with a car park, toilets and stairs.
Just to the west of the cave there's the John Lennon Memorial Garden to see. From the age of nine famous Lennon shared his holidays with his cousins at Sangomore in Durness. Amongst the attractive flora are lyrics from popular Beetles songs and seating with extensive views of the surrounding mountains. It's a nice additional place to visit in the area if you have time.
Postcode
IV27 4QA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsSmoo Cave Ordnance Survey Map 
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Smoo Cave Open Street Map 
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Smoo Cave OS Map 
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Smoo Cave Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the east there's Loch Eriboll where you can see the historic Ard Neakie Lime Kilns and enjoy more wonderful views over the loch.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Smoo Cave
Geodha Smoo
Looking out to sea down the Gorge that leads to Smoo Cave.
Inlet at Smoo Cave
John Lennon Memorial Garden
Small natural arch, Bagh Geal near Smoo Cave
At the top of Geodha Smoo, the footbridge enables visitors to get to the cave, although it was hardly necessary at this moment with the tide so low.
The Allt Smoo enters Smoo Cave