Thursday 19 May 2016

Cotterdale - West Gill

Cotterdale - West Gill

Acroy Gill Force, Mathew Bridge Force & Seavy Sike Force 
Cotterdale lies 4 miles North-west of Hawes (Wensleydale), just off the A684. Take the right turn and follow the single track until you reach the steep hill just above the hamlet. 
There is a large area here to park in. 
Follow the road downhill and around the bend. 
Just after the first set of buildings you will see a marker post directing you through the fields. Please keep to the beck side as you go through the fields
At the far end there is a gate which takes you onto a track. Turn right here and begin your ascent up the gill. It's a walk of approx 1.5 miles to the top-most fall - Seavy Sike Force. 
It will be necessary to cross the gill several times, although there are fords, after heavy rain it may be difficult. 


One of many crossovers


Acroy Force
Acroy Force


Mathew Bridge Force

Mathew Bridge Force

Mathew Bridge Force

Mathew Bridge Force

Mathew Bridge Force

Seavy Sike Force

2 comments:

  1. We travelled when it was relatively dry, but still had hop over the many fords, it's good hike but worth the effort.

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  2. Another one for later in the year?

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