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Deep Water Cave [Islay] Dead Swan Cave [Islay] Flowstone Column Cave [Islay] Aonan na h-Uamha Mòire Shieling Cave [Islay] Mhor, Uamh (E, main entrance) [Bholsa or Port a' Chotain, Islay] Mhor, Uamh (W) [Port a' Chotain, Islay] Chotain, Port a' - Rockshelter (2) [Islay] Dyke Gap Rockshelter [Islay] Chotain, Port a' - Rockshelter (1) [Islay]
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Islay, Port a' Chotain, Bagh an da Dhoruis, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NR 40063 78785 |
| WGS84: | 55.93164, -6.16328 |
| Length: | 40 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 4 m |
| Geology: | Margadale Member - Metadolomite And/or Dolomitic Metalimestone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave, Archaeo |
| Registry: | main |
Raised beach sea cave.
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Cave, contains archaeological deposits. [Islay Caves Project]
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5 m wide, 3 m high entrance, easy/tricky access [depending on route/weather?].
The cave lies on the south side of a shingle cove and is accessed from above down a muddy goat path over rust stained slabs. The cave is initially wide, open and fairly dry. At 19 m in, there is an abrupt narrowing with two options to pass the constriction (goats manage). In another 8 m, the cave bends sharply to the right and continues for another 13 m. [Caves of Islay]
Alternative Names: Cave of the Rusty Path, Port a' Chotain (3)
Notes: The name 'Cave of the Rusty Path' comes from Graham Little, 2026. Recorded as Port a' Chotain (3) by Islay Caves Project, 2002.
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