Hydro Scheme works ended
Water conditions have now returned to normal.
Bruar
Summery
A popular canyon with 2 sections, containing jumps abseils and slides.
Canyon Descent:
105m
Highest Drop:
25m
Canyon Length:
920m
Minimum Ropes:
1x 60m
Flood Risk:
Extreme
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Psammite
Catchment:
⚠️ 73km2
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 25 mins DOWN: 1.5 hrs OUT: 5 mins
Anchors
Bolted
Notes
⚠️ Issues with recreational canyoneers at this location! - House of Bruar have made the complaint, Please be as discreet as possible when changing at this location. A small hydro scheme up stream diverts water from the main river, however after heavy rain Bruar canyon can flash flood! A popular commercially run canyon. The 20m bridge jump is very difficult due to the small landing area and large clearance required, not recommended.
Description
Approach by Car: Park at House of Bruar, Blair, Atholl. Use the large car park, please park away from the store.
Approach by foot: Find the path that runs along side the river, close to the House of Bruar. Follow the track up on the TR when you get to the stone bridge, walk across and continue up on the TL until you get to the second bridge,
Canyon entry: Cross the bridge and enter upstream of the bridge.
Canyon descent: A good mix of features separated by short scrambles.
Exit: Once you reach the third bridge, exit and follow track back to the car.
Escapes: Possible at most sections of the canyon, may require climbing back up stream to escape at certain points.
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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.
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.
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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.

Lower Bruar today was in high flow so I suspect the hydro works are still ongoing as it has been pretty dry recently.
Looks like additional fixed handlines have been set to aid commercial groups in current water conditions. We spotted mountain rescue practicing their skills below the main bridge
Descended on the 7/08/24. team of 4. water level was moderate to high when we got in and high when we got out. great canyon, has lots of good features with limited scrambling. the canyon has been pulsing which creates lots of fun challenges for experienced teams, only attempt to descend this canyon in its current state if everyone in your team is comfortable in high flow (A5+) conditions and be prepared to exit early if levels come up. Some jumps have ledges to avoid so best done with someone who knows where to jump in the pools as they can’t be check when the canyon levels come up. If unsure about levels, wait for dam works to be finished (mid September).
From Facebook on October 12th 2023: Bruar today upper and lower, low medium level. Bolts seem ok, some needed a tighten. Some movement in the pools but mostly seem clear of debris. Insitu handline above slide on lower section is looking a bit damaged, with the core showing at points. Class day out in the Bruar as always 🤙