Scotlands Triple Crown
Pharaohs - Dundonnell - Valkyrie
Pharaohs
Summery
A fully featured sandstone canyon with back to back high quality pitches.
Canyon Descent:
230m
Highest Drop:
29m
Canyon Length:
1km
Minimum Ropes:
1X 60m
Flood Risk:
High
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Sandstone
Catchment:
14.3km2
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 45mins DOWN: 2.5hrs OUT: 1min
Anchors
Mixed
Notes
Can be done in Low / Moderate flow by a competent team. Mostly rigged out of the flow however only experienced teams should attempt this committing descent in high flow.
Description
Approach by Car: Park in the small car park next to the road just down from the canyon.
Approach by foot: Walk across the bridge over the canyon then take the footpath TR up river. Follow the track up the side of the canyon, keep going until you get to the large boulders at the top of the hill. Once you reach the boulders head slightly right off track until you reach the river, You should be able to easily climb down the bank to get in and see a open flat river above you.
Canyon descent: A impressive and consistent canyon with several high quality pitches.
Exit: At the bridge
Escapes: Not possible in the upper section the canyon, much easier to escape in the lower section
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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.
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Descended on 01/08/24. Group of 2. All anchors are in good condition, jump pools are clear, couldn’t find guideline bolts on the last abseil. Consistent quality throughout, recommend to everyone comfortable with canyons at that grade.