Things to do in Cumbria, England: The Best Waterfalls

May 11, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including Cautley Spout Waterfall, Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall, Garrigill Ashgill Force, Sourmilk Ghyll, Sourmilk Gyll, Aira Force, Rydal Hall Sculpture Path, Scale Force, Aira Force, Rutter Force.
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1. Cautley Spout Waterfall

Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales National Park LA10 5NE England
Excellent
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Cautley Spout Waterfall

Reviewed By RLQB - Colchester, United Kingdom

Quiet an easy walk, lovely views and well worth it to see the ‘Spout’. Dog friendly. Parking however can be an issue if lots of people are visiting at the same time.

2. Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Eskdale England http://www.britainexpress.com/counties/cumbria/countryside/waterfalls/Stanley-Ghyll-Force.htm
Excellent
81%
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5.0 based on 72 reviews

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Reviewed By SGardiner494 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Walked to Stanley Ghyll from Dalegarth Station, there could be slightly better signs - I'm glad we had an ordance survey map as there are lots of walks, and it can be a little confusing exactly which path you need to take. A lovely walk up through the gorge, but it can be slippy in places as you climb. Take your time, and it is perfectly manageable. The last section to the actual waterfall is closed off due to risk of falling rocks, so you can't get a good view of the actual waterfall. It is still a good family walk, and not too busy.

3. Garrigill Ashgill Force

Garrigill England
Excellent
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Garrigill Ashgill Force

Reviewed By 902davidl902 - Alne, United Kingdom

We watched a DVD about the North Pennines, and were intrigued by Ashgill Force, a waterfall that you can walk behind. We followed Paul Hannon's Walk 3 in his Country Walks around Alston, starting from the attractive central village green in the small village of Garragill. This short 3 1/4 mile walk starts by gradually ascending up the South Tyne valley alongside the attractive small steep sided river, leading onwards and upwards to end up in a steep sided ravine, with the splendid waterfall as the highlight. Unexpectedly there is a quiet road bridge that crosses over above the waterfall. This is a splendid natural beauty spot, a fairly easy but very rewarding walk to get to, with lots of photo opportunities along the way. The final waterfall of Ashgill Force is unusual, if you clamber round the faint track to its right, you are then able to walk completely behind the waterfall with care, and look out through a curtain of water, a memorable experience. There is then a separate higher route back with wider extensive views, a lovely circular walk highly recommended. we were lucky and had the main waterfall to ourselves, but in summer I suspect it is a more popular spot for a picnic stop.

4. Sourmilk Ghyll

Grasmere England https://www.golakes.co.uk/Grasmere-Sourmilk-Ghyll/details/?dms=3&venue=5081230
Excellent
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Sourmilk Ghyll

Reviewed By Regboo1961

We were in the lake taking part in a walk and swim weekend, this area and walk was fantastic, we had rain, hell-stones, and then sunshine ☀️ every time you think this is beautiful you turn a corner and it gets better!

5. Sourmilk Gyll

England
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

The hike up this towering 800-foot waterfall is not for the faint of heart.

6. Aira Force

7ml S of Penrith A592, Penrith CA11 0JY England +44 17684 82067 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 2,229 reviews

Aira Force

For 300 years visitors have been drawn here, where rainwater runs from the fells into Aira Beck and thunders in one 65-foot leap over the falls. Yet, Aira Force is much more than an impressive waterfall. A network of trails weaves its way from Ullswater lakeshore to Gowbarrow summit, passing towering Himalayan firs, rare red squirrels, woodland glades, picnic spots and views out across Ullswater. You can start your day in Glenridding and arrive by boat, taking in the sights of Ullswater Valley along the way, then stroll back to Glenridding through Glencoyne Park and along the lakeshore. Ullswater valley is truly breathtaking, with its beautiful lake nestled amongst towering fells. The epic scenery and relative underdevelopment compared to other areas of the Lake District gives Ullswater a secluded and tranquil feel.

Reviewed By stevesQ9601RS - County Durham, United Kingdom

Been here before, called again on a lovely Sunday afternoon, very busy, not many spaces in the car park. Free entry and car parking as National Trust members, a lovely 2 or 3 mile walk, different options, the various waterfalls were magnificent as is the local scenery and with spring blooming and the sun shining, a great way to spend an hour or so. Will return again on our next visit to Ullswater.

7. Rydal Hall Sculpture Path

Rydal Road, Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LX England +44 15394 32050 http://www.rydalhall.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Rydal Hall Sculpture Path

Reviewed By litad552018 - Southampton, United Kingdom

Had a lovely walk through the woods - it was really exciting spotting the sculptures which blend in beautifully with the scenery. Loved the little woodland animal houses. Super idea and enjoyable for all ages.

8. Scale Force

Buttermere, Cockermouth England http://www.visitcumbria.com/cm/scale-force/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Scale Force

Reviewed By S6705OQstephanier - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

This was a great spot on our hike. Also very secluded, we didn't pass many other hikers so you can visit it in peace

9. Aira Force

Matterdale End CA11 0JY England http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
Excellent
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Aira Force

Reviewed By karenrS8880IC

All enjoyed our trip to see the waterfalls. Beautiful location and stunning views, lots of steps involved and had rained quite a lot so glad we all wore walking boots to avoid slipping. Finished with drink and cake - lovely morning. Definitely worth visiting!

10. Rutter Force

High Rutter Mill Ln Great Ormside, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6ES England +44 17683 51177 https://www.visitcumbria.com/evnp/rutter-force/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Rutter Force

Reviewed By pellie2016 - Bradford, United Kingdom

Great little place to walk from. We walked on the beck to the pub in Hoff had a refreshing pint and walked back. It's possible to do a circular walk through Appleby from here

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