Dungeon Ghyll

Adventure Canyon

Grade: 4C PG II / V4 A2 II ★★★

Summary

A steep approach leads to a low flowing canyon with several drops into shallow pools.

Canyon Descent:

500m

Highest Drop:

26m

Canyon Length:

880m

Minimum Ropes:

1x 60m

Flood Risk:

Medium

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Felsic

Catchment:

850m2

Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 1hr 15mins DOWN: 4hrs OUT: 10 mins

Anchors

Mixed

Tampered Anchors - Summer 2020

This canyon had almost all anchors partially removed, the reasons for the removal are still unknown as the responsible party has not yet come forward, unfortunately the quality of removal was poor, resulting in the remains of bolts sticking out of the rock. Since this event, the canyon has now been reopened.

Notes

To prevent future issues at Dungeon, please act with discretion and positively represent the canyoning community. This is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Stay in the water, avoid climbing on the banks to the side of the gorge. Can be run by competent groups in higher levels. New anchors placed in July 2023.

Description

Approach by Car: Park in the car park between Stickle and Dungeon Ghyll Approach by foot: Follow the footpath towards Harrison Stickle. When you pass 600m of elevation keep an eye out for a path on the left that crosses the Ghyll, when you see it turn left and get in here. Canyon descent: Lots of drops with shallow pools, a great mix of anchors to test your rigging skills. Exit: Features will run out and turn more into a gorge walk, when you see the floodgates over the river exit on the TL. Escapes: Escapes are possible however usually tricky except for the middle and lower sections that have been marked on the Topo. First Decent: (Unknown)

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Yorkshire Adventure Company

📸 - Cathy O'Dowd

This Canyon is Guided

Before entering this canyon please call the operator(s) below to prevent queuing. If you would like to be guided through this canyon get in contact with the recommended operator(s) below.

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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.

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August 16, 2024 2:10 pm

Canyon Experience :

Descended on 16/8/24, water was moderate. (In – 45 mins, Down 1hr 45 mins, Out 5 mins. Canyon is in good condition overall, it had heavy rain the day before however it had drained well overnight. One hanger was missing in the middle section of the canyon. The last DC is a little tricky, could be better as a pitch?