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Allt Mór Cave [Islay]

Islay, Aonan na Mala, Argyllshire.

One of at least seven caves to the south of Aonan na Mala. This particular cave is at or near the waterfall at the mouth of the Allt Mòr. Slightly seaward of Aonan na Mala [1].

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Width and height of entrance unknown [difficult to estimate from image but possibly 5m wide by 2 m high depending on where you measure. Disappears out of sight into darkness about 3 m in.]. Access to be negotiated [probably tricky & weather dependent - in a rocky gully next to a waterfall].

This intriguing little cave lies below an overhang in the cliff above the north side of the Allt Mòr where the burn cascades down steep slippery slabs. Access from any direction is problematic. [Caves of Islay]

Alternative Names: Allt Mor Cave, Aonan na Mala [2]

Notes: The name "Allt Mór Cave" comes from Graham Little, 2026.

Allt Mòr (or Big Stream) is misleading. The stream is not particularly big although it can take a considerable flow in wet weather. The name seems to be derived from its length flowing along a complex route via Loch Mhurchaidh and Dubh Loch from its source on the north slopes of Margadale Hill.

OS maps show two caves here (tentatively named Aonan na Mala [1] and Aonan na Mala [2]). It is not immediately clear which cave is referred to by Graham Little so and arbitrary decision has been made (subject to better information).

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None