Neese Canyon

Summary

Great extension to Kirk's Canyon or as a short excursion in it's own right. Varied and interesting with some hidden gems.

Canyon Descent:

90m

Highest Drop:

25m

Canyon Length:

300m

Minimum Ropes:

1x50m

Flood Risk:

Medium

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Andesite

Catchment:

1km2

Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

In 30mins Down 1.25hrs Out 15mins

Anchors

Bolted

Notes

River Name: Gable Beck

Description

Approach from Wasdale Head to the confluence between ill gill and gable beck, just above the prominent large waterfall. Exit at the fence crossing the river in the valley bottom. 5 abseils, the first of which is the largest. Care needs to be taken on A3 in high water which drops into a strong hydraulic with small syphon.

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First Recorded Descent Team

WCGST

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