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Skye, Coille Gaireallach, Invernessshire.
| NGR: | NG 60100 19800 |
| WGS84: | 57.20596, -5.97391 |
| Length: | 4.6 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 38 m |
| Geology: | Limestone, Beinn An Dubhaich Granite (Skye Eastern Red Hills Centre: Phase 3) - Granite, Granophyric |
| Tags: | Cave, SSSI |
| Registry: | main |
Cave, downhill and east of Poll Eidheann, the area of Granite surrounded by Limestone, is obvious as a boggy clearing. At its lower edge near the north-west corner, C.G. 5 has 2 entrances in a shakehole connected by 4.6 m of passage.
Alternative Names: C.G. 5, Coille Gaireallach [5]
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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