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Lookout Cave [Islay]

Islay, Aonan na Mala, Argyllshire.

NGR:NR 37408 77486
WGS84:55.91856, -6.20440
Length:20 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:15 m
Geology:Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

One of seven raised beach sea caves to the south of Aonan na Mala. This particular cave is within the circle of Aonan na Mala about 10 m east of Slim Cave/Aonan na Mala [6].

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9 m wide, 3 m high entrance. Access easy.

Beyond the big entrance block the ground slopes down to a 9 m wide main chamber with good head height. There is a small lower chamber on the left. It appears the rocks have been moved and arranged.

Alternative Names: Aonan na Mala [7]

Notes: The name 'Lookout Cave' comes from Graham Little, 2026.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

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This entry was last updated: 2026-10-06 09:31:49

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