May 22, 2025
At the head of Geodha Smoo near Durness, Smoo Cave reveals the sculpting power of sea and stream. Waves have carved a limestone arch 40 metres wide and 15 metres tall, while the Allt Smoo stream plunges as a waterfall into an inner chamber.
Excavations have uncovered Neolithic, Norse and Iron Age pottery sherds, confirming ancient visits. A path, stairs and timber boardwalk guide visitors into the echoing heart of the cave.
The name derives from Old Norse smjúga, meaning ‘narrow cleft’. Inside, the waterfall’s mist drifts through vast chambers, a reminder of the forces that forged this remarkable site.
