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Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye

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Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye

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Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye

Name: Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye
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Location: Kilmuir, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Hiking loop from Kilmuir

2.10km

00:34

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Kilmuir

5.00km

01:20

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Kilmuir

5.80km

01:32

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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troghalls

May 4, 2018

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.

Andrew Topping

August 31, 2024

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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Location: Kilmuir, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Uamh Oir (Cave of Gold), Isle of Skye

1. Hiking loop from Kilmuir

2. Hiking loop from Kilmuir

3. Hiking loop from Kilmuir

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