Sligachan Gorge
Summary
A short approach leads to an escapable canyon with jumps, slides and abseils.
Canyon Descent:
50m
Highest Drop:
9m
Canyon Length:
200m
Minimum Ropes:
20m
Flood Risk:
Low
Access Type:
Public
Rock Type:
Basalt
Catchment:
9.9km2
Duration: in, down and out:
IN: 20 mins DOWN: 30 mins OUT: 10 mins
Anchors
Bolted
Notes
Check pools carefully before jumps, first jump is very shallow, other pools have ledges. Undercut in the last pool isn't a issue in low flow however good to be aware of if levels are higher.,
Description
Approach by Car: Lots of parking options available, the best is the old bridge car park however this can easily get busy during the summer days.
Approach by foot: You can check levels of the canyon before starting your walk, the canyon is the small river, closest to the old bridge car park. Follow the footpath up to the monument then continue straight keeping the river close to your left. After about 10 mins the path will drop to the left an you can easily walk down to a large pool, this is the end of canyon, keep the canyon close to your left for another 5-10 mins and you will reach the first feature, a 7-10m open waterfall, you have the option to jump or climb in below to start your descent (be aware this pool is very shallow).
Canyon descent: This is a short canyon with lots of options to escape throughout. Choose what features you'd like to descend and skip what you don't.
Exit: After A4 the canyon will turn into a river with high walls, exit here or continue down stream for a couple of small features and lot's of scrambling.
Escapes: Canyon is always escapable.
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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 the 30/07/24. Team of 2, canyon was in good condition. Makes for a good short trip. Some anchors are better than others but everything was holding up well.