Ure Force

Ure Force

Whilst you are in the vicinity of Cotter Force and Mossdale Beck Falls, Ure Falls is a "must see". 

2 wonderful falls cascade down either side of a lovely stone bridge surrounded by wonderful scenery. 

Continue along the A684 from Appersett until you get to the Moorcock Inn. Take the right turn onto the B6259. 

There is a lay-by on your left, or park in the Pub car park. 

Behind you is the Dandrymire Viaduct, on the Settle to Carlisle railway. 

Walk 25m past the pub car park until you come to a stile leading you to the footpath which tracks diagonally across the moorland towards Yore House. 

Alternatively continue a further 200m along the road until you come to the gated entrance to "Cobbles Hill", the access lane to Yore House. 

Either way both lead you to the stone bridge where the lower part of Ure Force cascades down. 

Look upstream to see the upper part.

Wonderful Scenery!

Mossdale Beck Falls

Mossdale Beck Falls

If you've been to Cotter Force, then there is no reason why you shouldn't call at the delightful Mossdale Beck falls as well. 

Take the A684 road out of Hawes through Appersett and after approx 4 km you will come to Thwaite Bridge. 

Park in the Lay-by where the large mounds of gravel are. 

You have 2 choices. 

1/ Either follow the signposted National Park pathway, which starts opposite the small bridge. This takes you up and over the Fall Rigg hill and down to the farm yard. A short but steepish climb through boggy terrain. 

Or 

2/ Follow the road way around Fall Rigg through the Farm yard. Although there are no signs saying "Private", there is no public right of way, so best ask permission if possible. 

There are 2 delightful falls to be seen, and more further upstream as well.