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With
rock walls rising in places to nearly 700 metres
in height, entering the gorge is practically
impossible, but a magnificent view of the entrance
can be had from near Valla, a neighbourhood
of Muratbasi village which is situated
high above the junction of the gorges. A guide
from the village can show you the way to the
best vantage spot, which takes a walk of around
20 minutes, partly through forest, to reach.
From here there is an unforgettable view of
both the Devrekâni and Kanliçay
gorges, and of the mouth of the Valla Gorge
with its towering limestone walls. The lower
reaches of the Devrekâni river flows down
here to eventually pour into the Black Sea.
This wild and lonely area is home to many birds
of prey, including eagles, vultures, falcons,
hawks, sparrowhawks, hobbies, and kestrels.
For a view down into the gorge you must start
out from Kayadibi village. Taking a guide is
essential for this difficult climb of over two
hours. But the view when you arrive is worth
all the strenuous effort.
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