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Ben Cruachan

Adventure Canyon

Grade 4A / V4 A3 II ★★★

Summery

A mix of abseils and down climbs required to descend a canyon with two sections, the top is open and becomes more enclosed throughout the descent.

Canyon Descent:

250m

Highest Drop:

30m

Canyon Length:

790m

Minimum Ropes:

1X 60m

Flood Risk:

Extreme

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Sandstone

Catchment:

7km2

Water Level Indicator

*No Water Level Indicator

View Topographic Map

*No Topo map available

Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 30 mins DOWN: 3.5 hrs OUT: 10 mins

Anchors

Mixed/Ghosted

Notes

This canyon is usually low flow due to a hydropower station which occasionally releases dangerous levels through the canyon. Check before your trip.

Description

Approach by Car: park at the falls of Cruachan Train station car park. Approach by foot: Follow the footpath up hill towards Ben Cruachan. Canyon entry: Enter the Canyon at the 290m Contour Canyon descent: A steep descent down a low flow canyon featuring a slot in the lower section. Minimum of 8 pitches as well as downclimbs which can be roped. Exit: (Unknown) Escapes: (Unknown) First Decent: (Unknown)

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📸 Andrew Coultherd

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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.