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III

Hverfisfljót (lower section)

For the lower section put in just below the second of the 2.5m drops. The river is no harder than grade III, the most difficult part being near the end. There's lots of fast eddies and some good waves.

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Grade III
Grid reference 63deg52'N; 17deg45'W.
Length 3km (lower section)
Date run 23.07.91.
Weather Light drizzle
River level Medium/high.
Portages None on the lower section.

Access arrangements

Drive up the track from route 1 to Seljaland on the east side of the river.

Egress

Egress next to the road bridge on route 1.

Description

For the lower section put in just below the second of the 2.5m drops. The river is no harder than grade III, the most difficult part being near the end. There's lots of fast eddies and some good waves.