Liar (Cave of the) [lower entrance]

Applecross, Allt Bhreugaireachd, W of Loch an Fheoir (Loch a' Chota), Wester Ross.

Alternate Names: Bhreugadair (Uamh a') [lower entrance] , Uamh a' Bhreugadair [lower entrance], Breagaire (Uamh a') [lower entrance], Uamh a' Breagaire [lower entrance], Liar (Cave of the) [lower entrance], Cave of the Liar [lower entrance]

Notes: Although it is possible the name of the cave derives from the historic name of the stream, the Allt Bhreugaireachd (the false, lying or confusing stream), members of the caving community firmly believe the name comes from the former factor or manager of the outdoor activities center, who after it was well known there was a cave in the stream bed, denied categorically that there were any caves on the activity center's land.

Students of Eytmology will know most words, like the stream, derive their meaning from multiple sources.

Links and Resources:

Caves of Applecross & Kishorn, p. 14.
Personal communication Ivan Young and Ritchie Simpson 13 April 2014. Mouse skull found in Cave of the Liar.
GSG Bulletin 2nd Series, Vol. 3, No. 1, p. 33.
GSG Bulletin, 2nd Series, Vol. 1, No. 5 (1977), p.35 Breagaire, Uamh an, Ross & Cromarty.
GSG Bulletin, 2nd Series, Vol. 3, No. 5 (1982), p. 31. Breagaire, Uamh an, Ross & Cromarty, extension.
GSG Bulletin, 3rd Series, Vol. 4, No. 2 (1997), p.17.
GSG Bulletin, 4th Series, Vol. 5, No. 4 (2013), pp. 45, 47. Breagaire, Uamh an, Ross & Cromarty, extensions.
Moldywarps Speleo Group Journal No.11 (1987) inset 8/9, Breagaire, Uamh nam, Ross & Cromarty.
Jim Salvona's Notebooks, 1984-1994, vol. 2, p. 161.

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NGR:	NG 71729 43795
WGS84:	57.42697, -5.80403
Length:	565 m
Vert. Range:	10 m
Altitude:	110 m
Geology:	Broadford Beds Formation - Limestone
Tags:	Cave
Registry:	main

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