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Inchnadamph Bone Caves

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Inchnadamph Bone Caves

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  • Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    January 25, 2021

    Hiking

    Excavations were carried out in the bone caves from 1889 and various animal and human bones were found. These were dated to an age of 47,000 to 8,300 years. The individual caves are connected by corridors and provided temporary accommodation for hunters and gatherers. Without special equipment or guides, only the first few meters of the caves are safely accessible.
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    March 27, 2022

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    The bone caves have held some of the oldest skeltal remains in scotland, including a 20,000 year old polar bear skull. A fairly easy path to follow, 2km from the car park.

    August 14, 2024

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    Quite a popular little hike, so it's quite busy. The caves aren't really that impressive - apart from their age and the finds, they're quite small - but there's a really strong spring on the way, which basically creates a fairly large stream on the side of the path.
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    The Inchnadamph Bone Caves loop offers an easy hike through the rugged Assynt landscape of the Scottish Highlands. This 2.8-mile (4.5 km) route involves about 597 feet (182 metres) of…

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    Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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