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Taobh na h-Aibhne (Uamh) Cos Mointeachail (Uamh an) CG33 CG35 Torman (Uamh an t-) Allt an Inbhire Cave Sink Cave East Gully Upper Through Cave CG25 Pharnassus (Uamh) West Gulley Lower Through Cave [sink] West Gulley Upper Through Cave [lower entrance] West Gulley Lower Through Cave [resurgence] West Gulley Upper Through Cave [entrance] East Gulley Stream Sink CG23
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Skye, Coille Gaireallach, Invernessshire.
| NGR: | NG 61000 19700 |
| WGS84: | 57.20553, -5.95895 |
| Length: | 4.6 m |
| Vert. Range: | 4.6 m |
| Altitude: | 61 m |
| Geology: | Limestone, Kilchrist Member - Dolostone |
| Tags: | Hole, SSSI |
| Registry: | main |
Hole - Follow Granite/ Limestone boundary from Mossy Hollow Cave. There is an open hole where the Mossy Hollow stream resurges then falls into a climbable slanting rift, 4.6 m deep, ending too tight.
Alternative Names: C.G. 43, Coille Gaireallach [43]
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 via Mossy Hollow Cave
Hydrographic Resurgences: Minor feeder to Allt an Inbhre
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