Longsleddale
Summery
A relatively easy approach leads to a technical descent down an escapable canyon with high and low flow rigging throughout.
Canyon Descent:
130m
Highest Drop:
15m
Canyon Length:
780m
Minimum Ropes:
1X 45m
Flood Risk:
Low
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Andesite
Catchment:
4.9km2
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 1hr DOWN: 1hr OUT: 40 mins
Anchors
Bolted
Notes
⚠️ Only attempt the choke stone abseil at low flow! This canyon is commercially guided. The gorge section is called Cleft Ghyll. Otherwise known as the river sprint. Longsleddale is the name of the valley.
Description
Walk in:
From the car park, follow the large track up river, you’ll be able to see the river for the majority of the track. When the path levels out you’ll reach a gate which you need to go through then turn left and head through the flood swing gate and directly across the hill towards the top of A1 (seen from the gate) Easy access to the top of A1.
Descent
Rigged for high and low flow, different options for descent, most sections can be avoided, Lower section is more committing and harder to escape.
Exit
After the choke stone the river flattens out and leaves you with some quality gorge walking, when you reach the wall crossing the river exit TL and you will find a gate to get you back on track.
Escapes
Throughout the canyon escapes are possible however some small sections may have elements that are not possible to escape from. Refer to topo map for more details.
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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.
A great canyon and a beautiful location. the cany7on is well looked after with lots of options for rigging in high and low flow all the way down. the choke stone abseil is brilliant. would definitely recommend a visit.
Descended on 14/10/23, A great intermediate canyon. This has a great selection of abseils with some large scrambling gaps between but totally worth it. Baled at the chorkstone but will revist when warmer.
Descended on 29/08/22, I think in relatively dry conditions. Excellent canyon! Good pitches in the full flow of the water with good anchors. Jumps, slides, deep water and a couple of nice enclosed sections. A little bit too much slippery scrambling between maybe but overall a great canyon to introduce people (who already have rope skills) to the sport!
Descended on 06/07/22, All anchors are in good condition, the first down climb is tricky. Flow was moderate, everything was very easy to manage with no unusual water hazards to watch out for. Definitely a worthwhile descent if you’re in the lakes!