Showing posts with label Crackpot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crackpot. Show all posts

Monday, 20 February 2017

Low Row - Laykin ( Hatters Sike ) Falls & Low Row Houses

Low Row Falls - Laykin ( Hatters Sike ) 
& Low Row Houses

These falls are actually un-named, but thought they were worth a mention.
Anyone venturing up Swaledale will pass by these without knowing they were there. 

Heading west from Reeth on the B6270, you will pass through the hamlets of Healaugh and Feethams. 
As you approach Low Row, look out for a triple garage on the right hand side (just past Hazel Brow) 
There is room to park a car at the side of these garages.

A walk of approx 300m up this track will bring you to "Laykin Falls"
Although un-named on the O/S Maps they lie on Hatters Sike, but I have given the name "Laykin" to them as my friend Les Martin (who pointed them out to me) found them whilst searching the web and came across a web page advertising Laykin Cottage Holiday. 





There are 3 main falls one is easily reached just the the side of the road by the ford, and another 2 lower down, which can be accessed by a short scramble.


Main Falls on the right of the Ford






After heading back to the main road, continue up Swaledale then take the next left turn towards Crackpot (1 mile). 
Cross Isles Bridge and take the next left. 
Follow this lane to the end, there is room to park at the side of the Falls (providing it's not in use. 
Low Row House falls

While you are there, don't forget to drop in on Crackpot Falls




Saturday, 15 August 2015

Crackpot Falls (aka Haverdale Beck)

Crackpot Falls (aka Haverdale Beck)


Another one that is relatively easy to get to, From the B6270 (Muker to Reeth), turn south over the river towards Crackpot,




 Turn right at the junction then bear left up the hill, a short distance up the hill you will see a sign post saying "Footpath Only No Motor Vehicles" just before a gate on the left, park up to the gate.There is sufficient room for 2 cars. You may go through the gate and follow the footpath to the top of the falls.



View from the path


Access to the bottom of the fall requires permission as it is on private property