Esk Ghyll

Esk valley challenge

This canyon is part of the Esk valley challenge, click 'Go' to find out more.

Summery

The ultimate jumping canyon! multiple deep, clear pools provides many jumping opportunities throughout, including the Lake Districts highest cliff jump at 14m.

Canyon Descent:

150m

Highest Drop:

14m

Canyon Length:

1.3km

Minimum Ropes:

Throwline

Flood Risk:

HIGH

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Andesite

Catchment:

13.8km2

Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 1hr DOWN: 4hrs OUT: 25 mins

Anchors

None

Notes

This canyon reacts very rapidly to any precipitation and is commercially run. ⚠️ Please follow the access agreement found in the photos at the bottom of this page to ensure the future of this Ghyll. ⚠️ Ensure you check all depths before jumping, some pools are shallower than they look!

Description

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View Route

📸 – Josh Southern

📸 – Galloway Canyoning

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.

CANYONING UK

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES WALES

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. If any information on this page is missing, incorrect or out of date, please get in contact with us directly so we can rectify as soon as possible.

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.