Do Not Descend!
Currently, this canyon is at risk of permanent closure, Any recreational descents will risk potential future access to this location. If the current issues are resolved this notice will be removed.
Ash Gill
Summary
A short canyon with easy access, low flow, small jumps and a 16m abseil.
Canyon Descent:
40m
Highest Drop:
16m
Canyon Length:
380m
Minimum Ropes:
1X 40m
Flood Risk:
Medium
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Limestone
Catchment:
13km2
*No Water Level Indicator
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 1 min DOWN: 40min OUT: 10min
Anchors
Bolted
Notes
Very popular with guiding companies best avoided in peak season.
Description
Approach by Car: Park in the lay-by next to the bridge (as shown on the picture below) It can get busy here so try to allow room for others.
Approach by foot: From the lay by, cross the road and follow the track into the gorge, be aware this is private land and access could be easily lost if irresponsible. This is the start of the canyon.
Canyon entry: The canyon starts at the bridge.
Canyon descent: A short descent with one rap followed by 2m Jump, 1.5m Slide, 4m jump and a s shaped slide (requires high flow)
Exit: once you get to the footbridge Exit TL.
Escapes: Is possible however try to avoid due to private land surrounding the gill.
First Decent: (Unknown)
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Have You Descended This Canyon Recently?
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If any information on this page is missing, incorrect or out of date, please get in contact with us directly so we can rectify as soon as possible.
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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Main first drop Ashgill Force is and has strictly NO ACCESS by land owner. Also a report of some movement on the rocks near the edge anyway.