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Smoo Cave-Second Chamber📷 Florian Fuchs, CC BY 3.0

Smoo Cave

Durness, United Kingdom

Nature

A huge sea cave with a waterfall inside, on the North Coast 500.

Nearest town
Durness, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
58.5634, -4.7208

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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The North Coast 500 from Inverness – cave during daytimePhoto by Devon Janse van Rensburg on Unsplash
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Campsites nearby

  • Sango SandsCampsite
    1 km from Smoo Cave
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Balnakeil Motorhome StopoverMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Smoo Cave
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Choraidh CroftMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Smoo Cave
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bayview campsiteCampsite
    17 km from Smoo Cave
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday ParkCampsite
    19 km from Smoo Cave
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Old docksCampsite
    23 km from Smoo Cave
    Caravans
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Smoo Cave?

Smoo Cave is in Durness, United Kingdom, at GPS 58.5634, -4.7208. It is about 20 km from Tongue.

Can you camp near Smoo Cave?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sango Sands, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Smoo Cave?

Smoo Cave is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The North Coast 500 from Inverness.

What is there to see near Smoo Cave?

Places worth a stop nearby: Corrieshalloch Gorge (92 km), Skara Brae (96 km), Duncansby Stacks (98 km) and Ring of Brodgar (99 km).

When is the best time to visit Smoo Cave?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Part of these destinations

North Coast 500