Swinner Gill

Swinner Gill

Another set of Falls close to Keld in upper Swaledale. 

There are 

several Falls are on Swinner Gill, but the easiest are at the bottom just past Crackpot Hall. 

Park in Keld - and don't forget the "Honesty Box"! - £2 all day is great value. 

The first part of the journey is just over a mile and can take between 25 and 45 mins depending on your fitness levels. For the most it is reasonably flat apart from the drop down to East Gill Force and back up again. 

Of course its worth stopping here and including the falls in your trip.

Once you have reached Crackpot Hall spend time to taking in the view down Swaledale to Muker and explore the ruins of the "Hall" itself.

View down to Muker

Crackpot Hall

Now you have a choice, Upper or Lower. I chose the upper one first, intending on doing a loop around and back down the other side to the lower falls.

However, on reaching the upper falls (which were dry except the ones coming from East Grain) I discovered that parts of the path had been washed away and were quite boggy.

Having the dog with me I didn't risk going any further so came back down the same route.

Landslip

And another!

Dry!

East Grain

Having returned to Crackpot Hall, I then continued on down to the lower falls

Old Lead Smelting Mill

Oxnop Gill Falls

Oxnop Gill Falls

I came across these falls quite by accident whilst looking for some others in this vicinity. 

In Swaledale, just as the B6270 crosses Oxnop beck between Gunnerside & Muker, by the turn off to Ivelet, these falls tumble down under the road. Take the turning to Ivelet and park by the bridge. The falls can be accessed either side of the main road.

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

Cliff Beck aka Scarr House Falls

Cliff Beck aka Scarr House Falls

A small but easy to reach waterfall. 

Park in the lay-by on the B6270, just before Thwaite (after the Cliff Gate Road Junc) walk back towards Muker for approx 250m . 

Opposite the first barn there is a small opening in the wall, go through then through the gate in front of you. the waterfall is on your right.

This is Private Land but there is an Honesty box by the gate - A couple of shillings helps keep the owners happy. I'm told they keep an eye on all visitors!