Keld Hole Falls

Keld Hole Falls

Not far from Scaling beck falls is another nice waterfall called Keld Hole.

Travel on the A191 past the Scaling Dam Reservoir towards Whitby. Turn left after the reservoir towards Borrowby. Take the 2nd track on the left towards "Little Scaling Farm".

When you reach the first cottage, park on the left just before it. 

You will see a gate with sign saying "Path Diverted Follow Way-marks". Go thorough this and head towards the next gate. The O/S Map shows the path leading down to the left just before this 2nd gate. Ignore it. You will see a stile just to the left which you can cross, but it is possible to go through the gate. Turn immediately left here and follow the hedgerow down to the end of the field. Here you will find another gate, go through and follow the path to a bridge over the stream. 

The falls are formed in 2 parts, a series of shallow drops under the bridge followed by a 3m drop which is hidden by a fallen tree. It is possible to gain access to the smaller falls by climbing the fence at the far end of the bridge. 

HINT - Carry a pair of gardening pruners to "fight" your way down through the brambles! 

It may be possible to gain access to the bottom of the bigger falls, however care should be take as it is steep and slippy. For this you will need to follow the wire fence partway back towards the last gate you came through.

Look for the sign!

Park here just before the cottages

Through this gate and head for the next

Smaller Falls

Steep Drop!

Scaling Beck Falls

Scaling Beck Falls

Just off the A191 Guisborough to Whitby Road is Scaling Dam Reservoir. Take the road opposite towards Scaling Village. Continue past the village for approx 1km. You will pass a track on the right hand side. Park just past this on the left and walk down the track for approx 500m, cross the small bridge or wade the narrow ford. The Falls are on the left.

 

Kildale Falls (aka "Old Meggison")

Kildale Falls (aka "Old Meggison")

A delightful waterfall not far from the village of Kildale in the North Yorkshire Moors.

Turn off the main road towards the railway station and take the 1st turning on the right (part of the Cleveland Way) and proceed under the railway line. 

Continue on until you see a gateway on the left. Park here, and climb the stile at the side of the gate (which may be locked!) Continue down the footpath for approx 300m. It is possible to climb down to the bottom of the falls but can be slippy in wet conditions. The falls are split by a small island.

Baysdale Beck Tributary Falls

Baysdale Beck Tributary Falls

Although these falls have a drop of approx 30-40 feet they were a little disappointing when I visited, I think that later in the year, with more water, and when the bracken has died back they make them a bit more spectacular.

Take a trip to these if you are visiting Kildale Falls (Old Meggison). Continue on and take the road towards Westerdale. Park in the small car park at Hob Hole. Walk towards the rear of the Car park and continue up stream for 40yds. You will see the falls on the other side of the beck, tumbling down from Great Hograh Moor.