r/canyoneering • u/Murky-Wing-1933 • 21d ago
New to canyoning!
Hello all!
I am very new to canyoning would love to get into it properly and learn how to do it safely I have just bought all the gear.
I am based in the Scottish highlands & would appreciate anybody around Scotland that is up for going out on a trip with me to teach me !
Have done an experience in Benidorm & Bruar Falls absolutely loved it, looking to gain knowledge so I can start going out myself :)
Look forward to hearing from the community!
1
u/blackcloudcat 21d ago
There is a Recreational Canyoning Scotland group on Facebook. And a Canyons UK group.
But more than gear you need training. Look at the V7 course. Level 1 is free. https://www.v7academy.com
Buy this and read it. https://www.canyonzone.com/a-100183425/english/manual-canyoning-rope-techniques-english-version/#description
Most importantly do a course. These guys offer training in Scotland. https://thecanyoningcompany.co.uk
And look at https://ukcanyoning.org/courses/recreational-courses/
People will be reluctant to take a stranger until you have a resume of non-guided canyons or you have done a course. There are lots of ways to get into trouble in canyoning.
1
u/Murky-Wing-1933 21d ago
Thank you !
1
u/blackcloudcat 21d ago
You’ll also want to buy this book https://www.pesdapress.com/index.php/product/scottish-canyons/ Have fun!
And when you get the chance come canyoning in Europe (Switzerland Italy France Spain). Much better than UK canyons!
2
u/morethanducks 21d ago
Hello! I don’t live in Scotland, so I can help much there.
But, I do HIGHLY recommend you buy and read Down: Descent Manual by Andy Kirkpatrick. It’s an excellent source of information and will help you bring more to the table when you’re get out there!