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Nettle Patch Cave [Islay] Mala Bholsa (9) [Islay] Mala Bholsa (8) [Islay] * Natural Arch (6(SW)) [Rubha Bholsa, Islay] * Natural Arch (6(NE)) [Rubha Bholsa, Islay] Water Garden Cave [Islay] Aonan na Mala Natural Arch 3(N) [Islay] Aonan na Mala Natural Arch 3(S) [Islay] Shell Pile Cave [Islay] Aonan na Mala (5) [Islay] Aonan na Mala [6] Lookout Cave [Islay] Mala Bholsa Ravine Cave [Islay] Aonan na Mala Natural Arch 2(N) [Islay] Allt Mòr Cave [Islay] Aonan na Mala Natural Arch 2(S) [Islay] Aonan na Mala (1) [Islay] Viewpoint Cave [Islay] * Natural Arch (7(SW)) [Islay] Slim Cave [Islay] Mala Bholsa (4) [Islay] Mala Bholsa (3) [Islay] * Natural Arch (7(NE)) [Islay] Aonan na Mala (4) [Islay] Aonan na Mala Natural Arch (1) [Islay] Mala Bholsa Trig Point Deer Shelter Cave [Islay] Continuation Cave [Islay] * Natural Arch (5(S)) [Rubha Bholsa, Islay] Toubir in Knahar [Islay] * Natural Arch (5(N)) [Rubha Bholsa, Islay]
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Islay, Aonan na Mala, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NR 37472 77688 |
| WGS84: | 55.92040, -6.20357 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 4 m |
| Geology: | Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
Cave located to the north within the circle of Aonan na Mala.
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4 m wide, 2 m high entrance (excluding rising slab). Access easy.
A diagonal slot cave is much frequented by goats. About 13 m in, a huge block deters direct progress although further ingress is probably available at a higher level.
Alternative Names: Aonan na Mala [8]
Notes: The name "Goats' Paradise" comes from Graham Little, 2026.
Hydrographic Feeds: None
Hydrographic Resurgences: None
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This entry was last updated: 2026-10-05 23:02:28
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