Esk Ghyll
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
*No Topo map available
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, 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
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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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.