Moth
Summary
One big abseil. Low flow canyon which also includes a fair few short abseils / features. Would make a good addition to butterfly
Canyon Descent:
Highest Drop:
Canyon Length:
Minimum Ropes:
Flood Risk:
Low
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Psammite
Catchment:
4.87km2
*No Water Level Indicator
*No Topo map available
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: DOWN: OUT:
Anchors
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Notes
Bolts were placed to get our team down and we hope that this will now provide good anchors for next parties. Be prepared to work out rigging on some parts. The lower section has more trees for anchors. For the most part canyon is escapeable. River Name - Allt Cheanna Mhuir
Description
Follow Loch Arkaig road. 1km past butterfly there are some buildings and you can find parking but not much space.
Walk in - go through gate and past large building. This meets 4x4 track, you can then find a good path continuing up hillside, follow all way to top.
A few small features are encountered, 2 of which have a single bolt to abb off.
The main falls has a bolt for hand line river right to an anchor point on the edge river right. There is also then a second anchor point a short way down on a good ledge.
After this there are more downclimbs and smaller abseils back to loch.
Page Information - Andrew Coultherd
First Recorded Descent Team
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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.




