At medium and high levels it can become a very serious proposition and paddlers need to be sufficiently experienced and prepared. Access to this section is limited to Jan and Feb and only to those whose access application has been successful. Running 'Euthanasia' on the Upper Dart. The Tavy from Hill Bridge to Harford Bridge can provide some fast, continuous grade 3-4 water when high. Often is far too low unless in torrential rain.
Care needs to be taken for fallen trees which often block passage.
There are other runs in the area, mostly very small and tree infested for those liking such things.