Cloud 9
Summary
A steep open canyon with good access and interesting pitches.
Canyon Descent:
100m
Highest Drop:
30m
Canyon Length:
460m
Minimum Ropes:
60m
Flood Risk:
Low
Access Type:
Private
Rock Type:
Basalt
Catchment:
8.43km2
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 30 mins DOWN: 2 hrs OUT: 10 mins
Anchors
Ghosted
Notes
Car park is large enough for 3 cars, Can be done in higher flows. Currently no anchors are in place however each drop has natural anchors that can be used. Very sharp rock present.
Description
Approach by Car: Park in the small lay-by which is marked with the 'P' Sign.
Approach by foot: Follow the track from the lay-by down to the river. once you get to the bridge, get into the river and follow downstream until you reach the first large tributary (TL). Once you reach the tributary go through the gate located just after and head directly up the hill keeping the canyon to the left. Once you can see above the large waterfalls, keep to the left side of the hill and contour around until you reach the river.
Canyon entry: Get in above the largest waterfall you can see, above this should be a few small drops but nothing worth descending.
Canyon descent: A open descent with some large drops finishing with a short slot section.
Exit: The canyon will eventually end and turn into a river, exit TR.
Escapes: - Possible throughout
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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.
Descended on the 31/07/2024. Group of 2, most pools are much shallower than they look so check carefully prior to jumping. The canyon itself is quite consistent with little scrambling in-between pitches, worth the trip if you’re on Skye.