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Mud Slide Cave Sgeinne (Uamh) Uisge Bruthach (Uamh na h-) Beinn an Dubhaich Rising Oxbow Cave Beinn an Dubhaich Cave Allt nan Leac [7] Allt nan Leac [8] Water Chute Cave *Rock Shelter Allt nan Leac [Overview] *Potential Dig *Potential Dig Camas Malag Cave (Lower) Camas Malag Cave (Upper) Amadan (Uamh)
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Skye, Torrin, Allt nan Leac, Invernessshire.
| NGR: | NG 58700 18400 |
| WGS84: | 57.19268, -5.99567 |
| Length: | 17.5 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 76 m |
| Geology: | Broadford Beds Formation - Limestone |
| Tags: | Cave |
| Registry: | main |
Cave. Obvious rising on south bank of Allt nan Leac opposite upper entrance of Uamh Sgeinne. Letter box entrance daunting prospect, 0.23 m high jagged & half full of water. Beyond flat out crawl to squeeze over flake. Then easier crawl to 0.75 m waterfall. Above streamway reaches impassible tight bend after body length. On left at foot of waterfall choke & small aven.
Alternative Names: Letter Box Cave, Bocsa Leitranaheachin (Uamh na), Uamh na Bocsa Leitranaheachin
Notes: Explored by Arthur Champion during MSG visit October 1978.
Coordinates given are identical to Mud Slide Cave.
Hydrographic Feeds: Allt nan Leac
Hydrographic Resurgences: Allt nan Leac
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This entry was last updated: 2020-11-01 12:59:02
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