Name: The Gloup Sea Cave
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Location: St Andrews And Deerness, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Gloup loop — Mull Head Nature Reserve, Orkney Islands

8.80km

01:00

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Gloup Sea Cave – Brough of Deerness loop from Deerness

6.06km

00:45

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Adie

June 20, 2023

The Gloup is an impressive feature. This collapsed sea-cave is separated from the sea by a substantial land bridge. The chasm is approximately 70m long, 40m wide, 30m deep and filled with seawater. The sea enters the Gloup through the remains of the cave entrance – an arch about 80m wide. The best viewing spots are the wooden platforms at each end, but keep well clear of the grassy edges, and also be aware that the sloping rocks on the seaward side are notoriously slippery.

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Location: St Andrews And Deerness, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Gloup Sea Cave

1. Gloup loop — Mull Head Nature Reserve, Orkney Islands

2. The Gloup Sea Cave – Brough of Deerness loop from Deerness

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