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Acharn

Sport Canyon

Grade: 3 B R II / V3 A2 I ★★

Summary

A short, easy access canyon with excellent features.

Canyon Descent:

100m

Highest Drop:

32m

Canyon Length:

620m

Minimum Ropes:

1X 65m

Flood Risk:

HIGH

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Semipelite

Catchment:

16.5km2

Water Level Indicator

*No Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 20 mins DOWN: 45 mins OUT: 5 mins

Anchors

Mixed

Notes

A hydro scheme is located above this canyon check water levels before entering

Description

Approach by Car: Park here: 56.56288, -4.02255 Approach by foot: Follow footpath up river until you reach the bridge. 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. Exit: the canyon will suddenly flatten out 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. First Decent: (Unknown)

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Disclaimer No responsibility or liability is taken for any harm, death or loss of property from using the information found on Canyon Log. Topo features, descriptions and notes may not be accurate and could be misleading. You must carry anchor building materials, be experienced and use your own judgement when canyoning. Flooding can completely change the layout, features and conditions. Insufficient experience may result in death.

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Kiki

June 11, 2024 9:45 am

Canyon Experience :

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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October 26, 2023 3:46 am

From Facebook on October 14th 2023: Back to low levels with toboggan and jump pools clear.
Anchors seem okay and lower gorge section has been cleaned out by the flood.

Daniela

September 9, 2023 7:27 pm

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.

September 9, 2023 7:38 pm

Reply to Daniela

Thanks for letting us know, I have updated the information on the page.