CG12

Skye, Coille Gaireallach, Invernessshire.

NGR:	NG 60305 19805
WGS84:	57.20611, -5.97053
Length:	2.1 m
Vert. Range:	2.1 m
Altitude:	46 m
Geology:	Limestone, Ben Suardal Member - Dolostone
Tags:	Shaft, SSSI
Registry:	main

Shaft. Near end of dry gulley, north from CG 11, dry shaft 2.1 m deep, thoroughly choked.

Alternative Names: C.G. 12, Coille Gaireallach [12]

Notes: Coille Gaireallach is part of the Strath SSSI. Best example of an Oak and Birch/Hazel wood developed on Durness limestone. Situated on a gentle north-facing slope, a rich limestone ground flora alternates with acid heath and flushes, with open areas and sink holes.

Hydrographic Feeds: Granite hillside northeast of Beinn an Dubhaich

Hydrographic Resurgences: Minor feeder of Allt Strath Suardal

Links and Resources:

British Cave Research Association Transactions, 1, (2), pp. 101-124. Ryder, Peter F., 1974, The Caves of the Beinn Dubhaich Area, Isle of Skye.
Caves of Skye, Ryder, Peter F., 1995, p. 38.
Moldywarps Speleological Group Journal, 8, pp. 1-10. Ryder, Peter F., 1976, New Explorations.
sitelink.nature.scot/site/8384. Strath SAC (Special Area of Conservation), designated 2005.

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