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Iffrin [bottom entrance] (Poll) Iffrin [middle entrance] (Poll) Iffrin [top entrance] (Poll) Eidheann (Poll) CG41 CG42 * Sinkhole (Torrin Road) Ivy Bush Resurgence [upper entrance] Ivy Bush Resurgence [lower entrance] Twisted Cave CG5 Sgoilte (Uamh) Hallux Pot CG7 Duinte, Uamh Coile (Uamh) Sill (Uamh an t-) Dry Cave Boundary Cave CG10 Ceann a' Choile (Poll) Wood Top Resurgence Cave Glione Bhriste (Uamh) Murmur (Cave of the) Crioch, Uamh Angel's Cave Sheep's Head Resurgence CG11 CG12 CG15 Iarann, Uamh an t- CG14 CG13 Briste (Uamh) Iris Cave Tiny Pot CG38 Sheep's Head Cave CG39 CG31 West Resurgence East Resurgence Slaodach (Uamh) High Pasture Pot [1] High Pasture Pot [2]
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Skye, Coille Gaireallach, Invernessshire.
| NGR: | NG 59961 19727 |
| WGS84: | 57.20523, -5.97614 |
| Length: | 3 m |
| Vert. Range: | 3 m |
| Altitude: | 61 m |
| Geology: | Limestone, Strath Suardal Formation - Dolostone |
| Tags: | Shaft, Hole, SSSI |
| Registry: | main |
Shaft or Hole - From the lower entrance of Hell Hole, walk up an obvious grassy gulley to a tiny stream emerging from a grassy slope. A few metres further up is an open shaft. A 3 m drop to a small chamber, all ways on choked.
Alternative Names: Poll Iffrin [hole near lower entrance], CG41, C.G. 41, Coille Gaireallach [41]
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 to Allt Strath Suardal
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