Black Water Gorge

Summary
An adventure canyon with the main feature being a spectacular large falls descended in multiple pitches.
Canyon Descent:
200m
Highest Drop:
m
Canyon Length:
820m
Minimum Ropes:
2X 60m
Flood Risk:
Low
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Psammite
Catchment:
8.1km2

*No Water Level Indicator

*No Topo map available

Duration: in, down and out:
IN: (Unknown) DOWN: (Unknown) OUT: (unknown)
Anchors
Mixed
Notes
Anchors natural (webbing or ghosted) with the exception of a bolt belay placed mid way down the main falls at the time of writing. Teams should be experienced with anchor building and have rigging equipment to attempt.
Description
The stream can be found between Inverarnan and Ardlui. The river splits and goes under the A82 with two narrow bridges, south of which there’s a large layby for parking. Approach - Walk up the main road a short way, turn off where there’s a minor road closed to vehicles. This road/track continues north, goes under the railway then bends round south up the hillside to where the gorge comes into view. Exit – where canyon reaches either of road bridges. From the start there are a few small features, descend either downclimb or natural anchors. Halfway down is the main event. Overall height unknown. From the top you can reach lower platforms to get down in a few pitches. After this the canyon continues with more features including one 10m abseil into deep pool. First Decent: Andrew Coultherd, Donald MacQuarrie, Lee Wilson
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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  If any information on this page is missing, incorrect or out of date, please get in contact with us directly so we can rectify as soon as possible. 
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