Top Things to do in Yorkshire Dales National Park
Things to do in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England: The Best Waterfalls
One visit to the Yorkshire Dales and it’s easy to understand why the unspoiled countryside is the setting of so many novels. Must-see sights among the land’s lush woodlands and expansive moors include Hardraw Force (the longest single-drop waterfall in the North), Gordale Scar, and well-known hill range, the Three Peaks. Less adventurous visitors can rest easy, walking through the manicured lawns of Parcevall Hall Gardens or appreciating Skipton Castle’s medieval architecture. Although some prefer to take in the land’s wild beauty by foot or horse, the most popular way is via one of the park’s famed cycling routes.
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1. Aysgarth Falls
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4.5 based on 1,913 reviews
Reviewed By JandGmum2016 - Scarborough District, United Kingdom
We went after heavy rain and the middle falls were amazing! Park at the Parks centre - it's closer and you have loos and a cafe there as well as leaflets you can buy about the falls - there's a very good nature trail one. Once you're down at the lower falls, you can if you like, safely leave the path and wander along the actual river bank and get away from the crowds - we did this and it was beautiful - we just sat on a rock in the sun watching the water (and giant bubbles) float by. The upper falls are on private land (with an honesty box) but accessed through the far end of the Park Centre carpark. There are lots of picnic tables here in a field next to the falls and it would make a lovely place to stay and have lunch
2. Janet's Foss
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4.5 based on 629 reviews
Reviewed By D516FZstevenp - Thornaby on Tees, United Kingdom
Just over a mile from Malham along a good path,this is a beautiful waterfall and with its legend of Janet or Jennet,Queen of the faeries said to live in a cave behind it
3. Stainforth Force
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Marianne9624 - Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom
Simply stunning. A beautiful old bridge that begs to be photographed and a short walk to the falls. It had been raining so the galls were wonderful to view.
4. Linton Falls
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By jaspar64 - Wendover, United Kingdom
Had a nice walk from Linton Falls up the river and back into Grassington. Good for a walk with dogs and plenty of poo bins at strategic points.
5. Cotter Force
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
6. Aysgill Force
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By usBroomfields - Cannock, United Kingdom
Heavy rainfall meant the falls were well worth the short walk. Suitable footwear advisable but very enjoyable trip.
7. Hardraw Force
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4.0 based on 837 reviews
Home of England's largest single drop waterfall, a reputed 100 ft drop and set in fifteen acres of grounds behind the Green Dragon Inn's rear car park and entrance is via the Heritage Centre. The beckside paths are level, gravelled and suitable for wheelchair access with care. The upper paths contain steps, rough areas of rock and are only suitable for the physically fit. Warning and Conditions of Admittance: Persons visiting Hardraw Force Waterfall do so at their own risk and will indemnify D Mark Thompson Ltd and its employees against any claim of whatever nature arising in connection with their visit . Due to intermittent wifi we cannot guarantee credit card facilities are always available and suggest guests bring cash to pay the entrance charges. Please be aware of our Covid guidelines, keep a safe distance apart and use common sense when entering and exiting the ticket area next to our ( presently closed) tearoom at all times. Take away teas and coffees are available.
Reviewed By laurajj52 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
We visited on a very rainy day towards the end of Oct. Initially we had spotted it on our map and headed towards it as part of a walk we were doing, didn’t realise that it was a chargeable attraction at first and tried to go ‘in’ the ‘out’ (whoops). However, it is worth the fee. Gent on the front desk very friendly and welcoming and the map/info leaflet is great - we particularly liked the reference to the Robin Hood movie, we remembered the scene referred to! Very well maintained paths, benches and woodland - very pretty. Trees so beautiful with autumn colours. Very surprised at the reviews here that mention going behind the waterfall - looked very slippery and dangerous to us. If you’re going with kids, take wellies to paddle and a picnic. Not sure why there has to be so many ‘disclaimers’ (also all over the website l’ve just seen) perhaps there has been an incident/incidences, or perhaps it is just the way of the world these days. Felt a bit over the top to us, but understand that some visitors may not be sensible or honest - i.e going behind the waterfall! This is a beautiful, privately owned property, which the owners obviously take great care and pride of. We very much enjoyed our visit.
8. Redmire Force
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Gollumcouple - Carshalton, United Kingdom
We walked from the Bolton Arms to the Redmire Force and were so impressed by the beautiful countryside and spectacular river and falls. It is about a mile each way and pretty easy terrain. The ‘bridge’ ( a large steel girder) is back in place over the tributary that leads to the falls. Finished up with a lunch at the Bolton Arms in their charming sheltered garden.
