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Steall Falls

Adventure Canyon

Grade: V4 A3 II ★★

Summary

A long abseil on a big slab.

Canyon Descent:

165m

Highest Drop:

165m

Canyon Length:

20m

Minimum Ropes:

2X 100m

Flood Risk:

Low

Access Type:

Public

Rock Type:

Granite

Catchment:

5.4km2

Water Level Indicator

*No Water Level Indicator

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Duration: in, down and out:

IN: 1.5hrs DOWN: 20mins OUT: 1hr

Anchors

Ghosted

Notes

Graded as a V4 A3 II due to the height of the falls, which requires multi-pitch rigging.

Description

Approach: Follow the walking track to the base of the waterfall from the car park (56.77746645907041, -5.000786537806389). Take the track towards An Gearanach. At the 350m couture line turn West down to the creek. Then back up (steep soft ground) heading toward Allt Coire a' Mhail. Descent: Plenty of trees that can be used as natural anchors. Smooth rock at the top half. Small pools throughout. Gets more slippery further down the abseil. Page information - Achalinda

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First Recorded Descent Team

Achlinda & Carla - 2024

📸 – Achalinda

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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.