Sunday 4th Nov.
The planned visit to Eskdale on Saturday was cancelled, as river level was scrape and the road from the Duddon valley was closed. The rains came – quite a lot actually! Sunday morning saw Mike H , Sten, Matt, John and Ian H on the Duddon starting on Tarn Beck. The second corner, blind, class 4, brought a roll from Ian, then a few branches to avoid until we reach dates Duddon. Flowing at 0.94 on the guage. A good level with all rocks covered. A fine run with many fast eddies and frequent play waves. mostly grade 3
Soon the challenge of Jenny’s corner with the awkward spike of rock to avoid.
At the level were able to jump the ledge river left.
Now faster and a little more continuous led us to the steep steps into a narrower gorge. Today all rocks covered so somewhat easier than when it is lower.
More fun grade 3 brought us to the Rawford bridge. Again at this level easier than when lower, but still fun as the entry is not easy and and folding waves can be problematic.
4 good runs and one boat minus owner!!! Thanks to John for his long jog down the bank to retrieve it.
“Thanks for today, I really enjoyed the paddle.” was the general feel of the group.
Lakeland Canoe Club 