Glen Lyon

Adventure Canyon

Grade: V3 A3 II ★

Summary

A true adventure canyon with multiple abseils in a wooded gorge.

Canyon Descent:

100m

Highest Drop:

20m

Canyon Length:

420m

Minimum Ropes:

1X 60m

Flood Risk:

Moderate

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Psammite

Catchment:

6.4km2

Water Level Indicator

*No Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 30mins DOWN: 2hrs OUT: 10mins

Anchors

Ghosted

Notes

The 12 meter slide, currently has a tree in it. Hopefully get this cleared soon.

Description

Drive to the bottom of the canyon, parking is available next to the bridge look out a sign post with ROLO on it. From the parking head up to the left of the canyon, following the obvious path on o.s maps. Once you arrive at the gate turn off the path towards the canyon, follow the canyon up until you find the downed fencing for easy access. Enter were the canyon flattens out. From here you will find a well featured canyon with slides, jumps and abseils. The main feature a triple tier waterfall with a 12m slide. Exit the canyon when you reach the road.

First Descent Team

Ben Case, George Yates, Dale Strang and Scott Callard in 2014

📸 – Galloway Canyoning

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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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Galloway Canyoning

April 23, 2025 8:40 pm

Canyon Experience :

very pretty decent, team of 3 in good flow on 20/0425. lots of ghosting very easy with all the big trees down. the main slide is currently blocked by a tree. But the triple tier waterfall alone makes it worth a visit.