Heavy Metal Canyon

Summary

A steep canyon cutting the crag in half at the head of Coledale. Spectacular views of the northern fells over the old mine workings.

Canyon Descent:

100m

Highest Drop:

37m

Canyon Length:

Minimum Ropes:

x2 40m

Flood Risk:

Low

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Mudstone

Catchment:

<1km2

Water Level Indicator

*No Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN 1hr15 / DOWN 1h30 / OUT 40mins

Anchors

Mixed

Notes

The canyon is named after the contaminated mine water - avoid drinking!

Description

Park near Braithwaite & approach via Coledale via the Force Crag mine track. Follow the steeper path on the left to reach the top of Force Crag. A1 22m, A2 37m, downclimb to A3 RR by a tree. A4 22m & exit RL along the scree back to the old mine workings.

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First Recorded Descent Team

WCGST

📸 – WCGST

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