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Dollar

Sport Canyon

Grade: 4B S / V3 A3 II ★★★

Summery

A popular commercial canyon, one of the best for the experienced introducing the inexperienced to canyoning.

Canyon Descent:

90m

Highest Drop:

18m

Canyon Length:

500m

Minimum Ropes:

1X 40m

Flood Risk:

High

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Basalt

Catchment:

6.09km2

Nearby river levels

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 20 mins DOWN: 2hrs OUT: 15 mins

Anchors

Bolted

Notes

Nearby river level is located in Tillicoultry, levels may differ inside the canyon. Can be run in moderate to high flow by experienced teams, If the

Description

Approach by Car: Park at first car park on the right heading towards Castle Campbell. Approach by foot: Follow the road uphill towards the castle, go through the gate and head down hill towards the castle, shortly after you have crossed the ford, the entrance to the castle will come into view, take the most obvious footpath on the right which leads you up hill towards the river in the trees. Canyon entry: Get in the canyon just above the footbridge Canyon descent: a scenic descent with some simple features to navigate through, the middle section contains a bit of a gorge walk, the lower section has a few small features before the exit. Exit: Climb out of the canyon on the TL when you see a viewing platform, next to a tributary. Escapes: Possible in several locations.

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This Canyon is Guided

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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 If any information on this page is missing, incorrect or out of date, please get in contact with us directly so we can rectify as soon as possible.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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Dougie Potts

September 15, 2024 6:57 am

Canyon Experience :

Ran this one going into night yesterday with head torches. Medium flow. All anchors in good condition. Many of the pools require shallow jump techniques but no new logs or hazards outwith the norm found

Daniela

August 11, 2024 2:37 pm

Just out of Dollar, team of two, beginners. Just brilliant.

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August 8, 2024 10:26 am

Descended on 06/08/24. Group of 3. (In – 20mins / Down – 1hr / Out – 20mins) A couple of bolts needed tightening in the lower section, Topo has been improved, water level was medium to high (online gauge was just below 6). No significant hazards encountered. Overall a great trip, worth doing if you’re in the area.

October 26, 2023 3:50 am

From Facebook on October 11th 2023: Went into Dollar yesterday which was big but not crazy. We only did the upper part to the escape by the bridge.
Bolts were still good, no damage we encountered.
Few new logs in there, but nothing of note 👍