ALLT NA H-EILDE
Last weekend saw us head up the west coast again in search of some water. Despite the Falloch and the Cononish looking low, we eventually made our way to the Leven. From the bridge at the bottom, it looked like a good level, so we shouldered our boats....
On the way up, we passed the Allt na h-Eilde, which flows in above End of the World. This is mentioned in the Scottish guidebook, but it is unclear how much has been run. I've had my eye on the last two drops for ages, but this weekend was the first time we'd had the camera kit for this (thanks Tom!).
After a long slog uphill, John and I had a bit of a scout and decided the top drop was good to go. The drop itself is probably 50ft high and about 70-80 degrees. However, closer inspection from the top made it look a bit more gnarly, and put John off. I decided it went, and hucked off it:
We then headed up to the Leven, and found a huge amount of water! We jumped on and headed down the the first falls, Three falls to Agrippa.
After a quick look we placed our camera bunny in the optimal spot, and John went first. After watching him style it, Gary jumped on. A minor upside-down moment saw Gary end up in the hole and the bottom, where he eventually swam. Tom and I chased down the bank for the boat, but our relief at getting it out safely was shortlived! Gary appeared and gave a thumbs down (literally). His thumb was looking huge, and we all thought he had dislocated it. So, game over, and time to walk back to the car. Another successful (?) days boating! Videos to follow............
NB: after several hours in hospital, Gary was told his thumb was broken. However, after a reassessment, it turned out to be badly bruised. No boating for a few weeks for him!
Last weekend saw us head up the west coast again in search of some water. Despite the Falloch and the Cononish looking low, we eventually made our way to the Leven. From the bridge at the bottom, it looked like a good level, so we shouldered our boats....
On the way up, we passed the Allt na h-Eilde, which flows in above End of the World. This is mentioned in the Scottish guidebook, but it is unclear how much has been run. I've had my eye on the last two drops for ages, but this weekend was the first time we'd had the camera kit for this (thanks Tom!).
After a long slog uphill, John and I had a bit of a scout and decided the top drop was good to go. The drop itself is probably 50ft high and about 70-80 degrees. However, closer inspection from the top made it look a bit more gnarly, and put John off. I decided it went, and hucked off it:
We then headed up to the Leven, and found a huge amount of water! We jumped on and headed down the the first falls, Three falls to Agrippa.
After a quick look we placed our camera bunny in the optimal spot, and John went first. After watching him style it, Gary jumped on. A minor upside-down moment saw Gary end up in the hole and the bottom, where he eventually swam. Tom and I chased down the bank for the boat, but our relief at getting it out safely was shortlived! Gary appeared and gave a thumbs down (literally). His thumb was looking huge, and we all thought he had dislocated it. So, game over, and time to walk back to the car. Another successful (?) days boating! Videos to follow............
NB: after several hours in hospital, Gary was told his thumb was broken. However, after a reassessment, it turned out to be badly bruised. No boating for a few weeks for him!
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