Mill Scar Lash

Mill Scar Lash

On the way between Threshfield and Kilnsey, on the River Wharfe is Mill Scar Lash, a wide fall in 2 main drops of approx 1.5-2m. 

Follow the B6160 north towards Kilnsey. 2 Miles north of Threshfield you will pass a solitary farmhouse on the right hand side of the road. 

Approx 400m past this there is a lay-by on the right just past a gate. Park here and walk back 60m to the gate. 

Go through the gate and walk across the field towards the river following the wall on your right as it turns to run parallel with the river. 

As the wall turns back towards the river there is a defunct stile to cross (with care). The upper part of the falls is in front of you.

Ghaistrill's Strid

Ghaistrill's Strid

About a mile upstream from Grassington is Ghaistrill's Strid, similar to its namesake at Bolton Abbey but probably not as well known.

Park in the National Park Car Park off the B6265. 

Turn left out of the car park and walk back towards the town centre. 

Continue past Main Street and bear left down hill towards the bridge. 

Do not cross the bridge, instead take the lane on the right adjacent to the "Welcome to Grassington" sign. 

Take the kissing gate on the left and walk diagonally across the field toward the river. Follow the path for approx 1Km until you reach the "Strid"

Clapham Falls

Clapham Beck Falls

Although not as famous as its neighbours just "up the road" at Ingleton - Clapham Beck Falls are a lot easier to get to. 

Park in the National Park car park on Church Avenue in Clapham, exit the car park and turn right towards the Church of St James, turn left over the bridge then turn right onto "Riverside". Here you will find a viewing platform and a path down to the river side. Double back to "Riverside" and continue walking up. From here you can follow the Ingleton Nature Trail (a toll applies), to Ingleton Cave and from there on to Trow Gill and Gaping Gill. Approx 2.5 miles

Lockingarth Falls

Lockingarth Falls

SD 722 837

Take the road between Dent and Ingleton through Deepdale (Deepdale Lane/Thornton Lane), and  and after approx for 2.5 miles, you can't miss these delightful falls at the side of the road. Parking for 2/3 cars. 

Another fall upstream can be seen by climbing up the grass bank beside the falls, and another 3 falls which disappear under the road bridge (but cannot be reached safely) 

Hud's Force & Little Hud's Force

Hud's Force & Little Hud's Force 

(at Cowgill)

I must admit that I am not quite sure which is which. Having tried to find these by walking along the road, they are somewhat hidden from view by the trees at the side of the road.  

Parking, as with Dockra Bridge, is difficult - there is room for one car just by the cottage  (See marker post!) or park at Lea Yate (SD 760869) or for a longer walk, at the lay-by just before Ibbeth Peril. (SD 742 864)

Room on the left just past this cottage

Look for the Marker

Dockra Bridge

 Dockra Bridge at Cowgill

Along the course of the River Dee in Dentdale, there are several falls of interest, this one, however, is on Cowgill beck which feeds into the Dee. 

Parking is difficult along this route due to the narrow roads, but it is possible to park at Lea Yate (SD 760 869), by the telephone box but this will add another 450m onto your walk.

Park where indicated and walk along the road towards St John's Church. Just before you reach it there is a lane on the right. Walk up this lane to the end, turning left over the bridge there. The track then turns right, so follow this for another 130m. As the track bears left, there is a gate into a field Go through this gate and across the field. Exit the gate at the other side then turn right to the stream. 

"As the track bears left, there is a gate into a field Go through this gate and across the field. Exit the gate at the other side then turn right to the stream."

Brants Gill Head

Brants Gill Head

Park in the National Park Car Park in Horton in Ribblesdale. Then turn left out of the car park. Follow the road over the bridge then turn right in front of the Crown Hotel (Marked as New Inn on O/S Maps) and follow the track (Pennine Way) up hill. Approx 500m you will come to a gate on the right. Go through this gate and, keeping the wall on your right, make your way down to the stream. The beck emerges from a dark cave before tumbling down over 2 small falls.

Looking down towards Brants Head Cove

Tongue Gill

Tongue Gill

 Turn into Stainforth off the B6479 (Settle to Horton in Ribblesdale Road) ,but don't park in the car park (unless you fancy a bit more of a walk). Instead proceed past the car park and turn left at the top of the road. Continue through the village and drive up Goat Lane for approx 700m until you see a gate set at an angle to the road. There is room to park 3 cars here. Go through the gate and down the lane, the Land (as usual) is private so seek permission first. At the bottom of the lane, there is a small barn on the left just before another gate, and another further uphill past that gate (Marked on the map as a "Billinger Barn" Opposite is a length of broken fence. Carefully climb over the fence and descend down to the stream. It can be slippy when wet. Once in the bottom walk upstream to view the several small falls. 

Follow Goat Lane!

"Billinger Barn"

Wensley Falls

Wensley Falls

Just outside the busy market town of Leyburn, is the small village of Wensley which lends its name to probably the best known of Yorkshires' Dales. 

It lays 1 1/2 miles to the south west on the A684 road to Hawes.

 Here is hidden another gem of a waterfall. 

Park by White Rose Candles and follow the sign, 2 minutes walk will bring you to the rear of the old mill and the falls.

Walk with care!