Finlas Gorge
Summary
A short and scenic slot canyon with two abseils. Perfect for experienced leading inexperienced.
Canyon Descent:
50m
Highest Drop:
20m
Canyon Length:
520m
Minimum Ropes:
1X 40m
Flood Risk:
HIGH
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Sandstone
Catchment:
10.5km2
*No Water Level Indicator
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 5 mins DOWN: 1hr OUT: 5 mins
Anchors
Bolted
Notes
What3Words car parking - (wedge.paintings.flag) park in lay-by on the left
Notes:
Two alternate starts
1. Start in the canyon itself for the first rappel into the first pool
2. Rappel from a chain underneath the bridge into the canyon - 40m rope needed
Description
Approach by Car: (Unknown)
Approach by foot: (Unknown)
Canyon entry: (Unknown)
Canyon descent: (Unknown)
Exit: (Unknown)
Escapes: (Unknown)
First Decent: (Unknown)
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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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Unlikely looking from the road but an excellent spot. Abseiled off the chain anchor underneath the bridge, great rock features here. ~10min gorge walk took us to the second short abseil, large log in place there but that just adds to the fun!
Short, but beautiful canyon with nice green colors. First section under the bridge is the main event, after this comes some gorge walking with 1 more small abseil and some easy downclims.
Did not find any anchors at the ‘normal’ start of the the canyon. There is a big log on which you can put your rope, but gives some friction and not the best to retrieve your rope. There is good rock and convenient spots to add a good bolt. Chain under the bridge is obvious and easy alternative to the ‘normal’ start.
Fantastic short canyon near Glasgow. Can either rappel from a chain underneath the bridge or start down in the river itself and rappel into the first pool. 2 rappels and some nice jumps along the way. Exit canyon left after a nice gorge walk into a field and back to the car at the layby. 4/5 stars … would be 5/5 if it was a little longer but easy enough to run it twice