| Uamh an Claonaite | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Uamh an Claonaite | |
| Location | Assynt |
| Depth | 110 m (361 ft)[1] |
| Length | 2,868 m (9,409 ft)[1] |
| Cave survey | www.darkanddeep.co.uk |
Uamh an Claonaite (Scottish Gaelic: Cave of the sloping rock) is the longest cave in Scotland.[2] It consists of a series of dry passages and a series of at least sixsumps which have been dived over the years.[3]
The attempt by members of theGrampian Speleological Group to excavate a nearby sinkhole, Rana Hole, and connect into the final chambers from above[4] achieved its aim in December 2007.[5]
The length of the cave is 2,868 metres (9,409 feet) and the vertical range is 110 metres (360 ft).[1]
58°6′16″N4°56′9″W / 58.10444°N 4.93583°W /58.10444; -4.93583
