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CG25

Skye, Coille Gaireallach, East Gulley, Invernessshire.

A hole in the East Gulley (a non-continuous string of holes uphill of the rising near West Gulley Upper Through Cave - C.G. 17/18). A open hole some distance downhill from C.G. 24. A debris slope drops into a low chamber with a stream entering from a choke. Downstream, a 2 m drop then a passage narrows ending too tight with daylight from the entrance of C.G. 26. This should be considered as an upstream continuation of East Gulley Upper Through Cave (C.G. 26/27). A survey clearly shows that C.G. 25 has a too tight connection to the upper entrance of East Gulley Upper Through Cave (C.G. 26) and water disappears into a slot on the left to emerge in C.G. 26.

Alternative Names: C.G. 25, East Gulley Upper Through Cave?

Notes: Coordinates given are too vague and identical to CG28 (Uamh Pharnasus) upper entrance of which is a few metres northwest [accurate coordinates needed].

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.

From coordinates plotted on aerial photograph this would appear to be near the northern edge of the granite slope, uphill to the south of the Oak and Birch/Hazel woodland beyond a drystone dyke. Geological map shows a band of granite which suggests surface run off from the granite into limestone below.

Hydrographic Feeds: Granite hillside northeast of Beinn an Dubhaich

Hydrographic Resurgences: Minor feeder of Allt Strath Suardal