Acharn

Summary
A short, easy access canyon with excellent features.
Canyon Descent:
100m
Highest Drop:
32m
Canyon Length:
620m
Minimum Ropes:
1X 65m
Flood Risk:
Moderate
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Semipelite
Catchment:
16.5km2
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 25 mins DOWN: 45 mins OUT: 10 mins
Anchors
Mixed
Notes
Please do not get changed, make a load of noise outside the local residents houses, they (understandably) get quite upset about this, A good changing area is in the trees towards the pump house. A hydro scheme is located above this canyon check water levels before entering. Can be descended in higher flows. if the rocks in the stream by the car park are covered, do not descend. Often this canyon is just a trickle.
Description
Approach by Car: Park next to the playground, ensure you don't block access, there is enough room for two small cars here. Approach by foot: follow the track uphill past the first bridge, cross the second and get in above it. Canyon entry: Once you reach the bridge follow the track into the gorge. Canyon descent: From the bridge follow the river down until you reach the Jump/Slide, make sure you check the pool depth before jumping/ sliding. Another abseil is further down the gorge however, decently not worth the extra 15 min slippery scramble. Exit: the canyon will suddenly flatten out after the large falls and you will find yourself trying not to fall on the slippery rocks. Climb out TR to rejoin the track back to the car park. Escapes: Escape may be possible at points however use extreme caution as the bank is very steep.
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If so we would love to hear from you in the comment section below! Let the whole community know more about this canyon, Information such as time taken to: approach, descend and exit are extremely helpful, as well as any new hazards you may have come across whilst canyoning at this location.  If any information on this page is missing, incorrect or out of date, please get in contact with us directly so we can rectify as soon as possible. 
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Dougie Potts
Dougie Potts
August 11, 2024 4:38 pm
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Medium flow today. Lots of excellent jumping spots that can be repeated as the canyon is quite escapable. A big tree is down mid canyon forming a cave like feature below the roots

Kiki
Kiki
June 11, 2024 9:45 am
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Large fallen tree across canyon mid way down (by down climb a couple of pools before the falls) – currently easy to climb under if it stays put! Incredibly dry with some stale pools. 06/06/24

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Daniela
Daniela
September 9, 2023 7:27 pm
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We descended Falls of Acharn today (09.09.2023). The abseil that is 25m in the guidebook is rather 32m (!) We had a 60m rope and had to use slings to prolong it, for retrieval. All orotection good, some mallions very rusty.

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