Inchnadamph Caves

Review by Toby the Historian Hound Greetings, fellow explorers. Sir Toby Fluffington III here — cave investigator, mountain climber (scaled appropriately to size), and professional seeker of ancient leftovers. Following my recent triumph at Allt nan Uamh Waterfall, I pressed onward, for the adventure does not simply end when one waterfall has been conquered. No, it escalates. The path led upward. Now, some may describe this as a rocky hill. I, however, being a wee but mighty dog, experienced it as a full-scale mountain expedition. The ascent involved a series of rocky steps, each one carefully negotiated with determination, skill, and occasional dramatic pauses. The reward, however, was immediate — sweeping, awe-inspiring views stretching across the landscape. The sort of scenery that makes one feel both very small and extremely accomplished. The Bone Caves themselves are well known for their archaeological significance. Thousands of years ago, they housed the remains of animals such as lynx, reindeer, and even bears — proper, serious creatures. Early humans also used these caves, presumably for shelter, survival, and not nearly enough appreciation of scenic viewpoints. Naturally, I approached with great anticipation. This was shaping up to be a career-defining moment. Upon arrival, I conducted a full and thorough inspection. Every cave was entered. Every nook investigated. Every cranny assessed with the highest level of professional curiosity. Nothing. No bones. No bears. No lynx. Not even a suspicious stick. While this was a disappointment from a research perspective, it did provide an excellent opportunity for what I can only describe as heroic stance photography. Positioned at the cave entrance, with the vast landscape behind me, I achieved several poses of undeniable greatness. The descent offered more of the same spectacular views, though accompanied by an increasingly enthusiastic wind. At one point, I am fairly certain I became partially airborne. Nevertheless, I stood firm. This was not my first encounter with aggressive weather, and I was not about to be removed from the mountain by a particularly rude gust. The path, running close to a rather dramatic drop, added a touch of excitement, but I maintained composure and continued with purpose. In conclusion: a fantastic walk with dramatic scenery, fascinating history, and a slightly misleading promise of bones. Best enjoyed with proper footwear, steady nerves, and realistic expectations regarding ancient wildlife remains. Yours resiliently, Sir Toby Fluffington III Cave Inspector, Mountain Conqueror, Disappointed but Professional Bone Specialist

· via Google

Nice 4-6k walk along a creek with a few small waterfalls and an impressive spring. Mostly along a gentle incline with a short steep section up to the caves. There are 3 „main“ caves but to set expectations they don’t reach farther than a few meters into the mountain. Sadly there is evidence that people use them as toilets. The real attraction is the scenic walk up the valley/glen to the caves, the path is then extending past the caves and you can continue further up a riverbed we’re at the end is a big limestone step with a little waterfall. The path is in good condition with very few muddy spots, the section up to the caves is steep and has some height exposure. There are 2 parking sections, the one closer to the road is free, further up is paid parking. There is a little coffee truck at the parking area, excellent coffee and baked goods, perfect reward after your hike (or fuel to start ;-)

· via Google

Worth the hike! About 45 minutes to 1hour to get there, that’s if you stay on the left side of the river until you go further past the caves on the opposite side, until you cross over and then go up and back around the front of the caves. Good walk for a break and dog walk (even in the rain) ☔️

· via Google

Brilliant little walk and well worth the stop. Parking is limited to about six spaces with a £2 suggested donation box. The trail is easy to follow and takes you past a waterfall and a few wee streams before you reach the caves. Feels peaceful and a great way to stretch the legs while you’re up this way.

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