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Adventure Canyon

Grade: V3 A2 II ★

Summary

A short slippery canyon with 6 abseils into shallow pools.

Canyon Descent:

160m

Highest Drop:

25m

Canyon Length:

770m

Minimum Ropes:

1X 60m

Flood Risk:

Medium

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Andesite

Catchment:

3.3km2

Water Level Indicator

*No Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: - DOWN: - OUT: -

Anchors

Mixed

Notes

6 abseils, mostly 10m or less. Final one above the bridge is 20-25m. Canyon generally escapable throughout. Watch out for slippy rock and shallow pools - limited opportunities for jumps.

Description

Approach by Car: - Approach by foot: - Canyon entry: - Canyon descent: - Exit: - Escapes: - First Decent: -

📸 – Galloway Canyoning

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Galloway canyoning

March 29, 2026 10:51 am

Canyon Experience :

Descended on the 22/03/2026 team of 6 in low flow. A fun little canyon with some surprisingly good features.
A mix of bolts ghosting and natural anchors bolts are in good condition and lots of ghosting options for the rest