Mullaghnagowan River

Brief Description

Two drops, just upstream of the town. The first is very rocky starts narrow and widens out. A small pool follows and then straight into the second drop a very narrow slide barely wide enough for a boat. Paddle out into the bay just below the town and walk out. I only took a quick look when passing through the town. Looked interesting but not a whole lot of water on it I don't know what sort of level would be best run in but I said I'd stick it up anyway.

River Description

Two drops. First 7-10ft. a small pool and then another very tight drop/slide 14-18ft. Very deep gorge afterwards leading out into a bay area leading into Glandore Harbour.

Safety & Access

Hazards

Possible serious blockages. Limited access for rescue.

Access Issues

No real idea, took a look from a site which had a sign saying no trespassing so access right above the drops isn't great.

Water Level Information

No Idea

Directions to Put-in

River feeds from Lough Adoolig through the town of Leap in West Cork. Park in the town and walk up by the river to find somewhere to get on.

Directions to Take-out

Take out in bay below town and walk out gorge too steep before town to get out.

Map

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Map Photos

OSI Website Scren Shot of Leap and the River in RED. The two drops are below the network of yellow roads just upstream of the town. I'm sure theres stuff on the rest of the run worth doing too.

Michael Flynn