Water Arc and Walk Mill Foss

Water Arc and Walk Mill Foss

Along with Thomason Foss, Nelly Ayre Foss and Mallyan Spout, Water Arc and Walk Mill Foss make up the 5 waterfalls around Goathland on the North Yorkshire Moors.

You have 2 choices to start with, 

Either park in one of the car parks in Goathland for the half mile walk,

or
If you don't fancy walking, then the best place to park is on the grass verge opposite the footpath between Goathland and Beck Hole. 

This footpath takes you down to the track-side of the NY Moors Steam Railway.
Continue under the bridge, across the footbridge.

The choice then is Left or Right?

Water Arc

For Water Arc, head left along the footpath which arcs around to the other railway bridge. 
Where the footpath starts heading away from the  stream and track, look to your left. It is possible to clamber down under the bridge for a distance shot of the falls, however if you look back up stream, behind a fallen tree trunk there is a narrow track which can be, very carefully, negotiated down to the foot of the falls. 
Extreme care is needed!

Cross the footbridge then take your choice,  Left or Right

Take extreme care accessing the bottom of the falls

Bottom of the falls

Long distance view from the bottom of the bridge


Walk Mill Foss
Second choice is the easier of the two, but can be wet and quite boggy after rain.
Once you've crossed the footbridge take the path to the right, but don't head up hill. Follow the wall upstream, this stops about half way but continue and you will eventually reach the falls. Total distance from the footbridge is approx 450m

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Golden Grove and Rigg Mill Beck

Golden Grove and Rigg Mill Beck

The falls of Golden Grove  and Rigg Mill beck can be found just outside the lovely fishing town of Whitby, on Yorkshires East coast. 

Golden Grove is not accessible as it sits within the garden of a small cottage by the side of the beck, but it can be viewed from the pathway, over the roof top of the cottage. 

Unless you are intending to visit elsewhere, it is not worth making a special effort just for this waterfall, however, IF you intend to go, park in Ruswarp and follow the road over the river and railway heading for Golden Grove (see map). 

The more pleasing route is by the "Public Footpath" instead of following the lane up to it. Keep to the left hand side of the beck as you head upstream but don't cross the bridge when you come to it. As you reach the cottage, look to you right over the roof top to see the falls

The more pleasing route is this way

Don't cross this !

Golden Grove

 Rigg Mill Beck Falls

For Rigg Mill beck. Head towards the hamlet of Sneaton. There are several places to park but the nearest is by the pub at the end of the road. 

Don't go any further as this is just a track leading to the farm. 

When you reach the sign for the farm, turn right down a muddy footpath. Continue down this track until you reach the stream. Don't cross the footbridge, instead carry on upstream on the right hand side. It does become very muddy and boggy in places. The 3 falls can be found where the main stream is joined by another beck.

When you reach the sign for the farm, turn right down a muddy footpath.

Upper River Rye Falls

Upper River Rye Falls and Blow Gill

Not far from Osmotherly, in the North Yorkshire Moors is this collection of small but interesting waterfalls. 

Take the road from Osmotherly to Hawnby and take in the views of the Moors. 

After approx 6 km (from the centre of Osmotherly) you will come to a small copse of trees on the left. 

Park here and follow the path around Douglas Ridge. The land is Open Access (See https://www.gov.uk/right-of-way-open-access-land/use-your-right-to-roam for restrictions. The walk will take approx 45 mins. 

Thimbleby

If you fancy a slight detour before you get there, continue on the road to Thimbleby for 5 minutes and you will come to a small ford, over which passes Oakdale Beck,  either side are 2 delightful waterfalls which I suspect are man-made. (see map)

Low Cote

After your visit, continue along the road to Hawnby another 1.5 km and you will come to the small farm at Low Cote. Take the track down to the river - approx 500 m and you can see the fall on the other side of the river. The land at that side is private and rather boggy!

Blow Gill

Continue along the road for a further 3 Km and you will come to a sharp left hand bend followed by a sharp right hand one. The falls are here under the road. It is possible to park here.

Route to Snilesworth

Around the Moor

On our return we met a group of local gamekeepers who suggested that it would be OK to cut through the enclosure of Snilesworth Lodge back to the cattlegrid (see blue line), thus avoiding the nesting game birds on the moor.

Upper River Rye

Thimbleby 

Either Side of the Ford

To the Left

Down below to the right

Low Cote

Park by this sign

Blow Gill

At the side of the Road

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.