Langstrothdale - River Wharfe

Langstrothdale - River Wharfe

At the very beginnings of the river Wharfe in Langstrothdale there can be found numerous small, but pleasant falls along this stretch of the river.

Starting at Deepdale bridge you have 2 options -

1/ Park the car just after Deepdale Bridge and walk back around over the bridge then following the Dales Way as far as Beckermond, then return, this way give access to many of the small falls and places where the limestone narrows forming tight channels. A walk of approx 2.5 miles round trip.

2/ Drive up, following the course of the river. The only downside to this is the lack of access and available parking once the road leaves the riverside. However it does then give you the opportunity to continue up as far as Oughtershaw. 

Falls at Oughtershaw, not a lot of water in them at the time.

Caseker Gill Falls

Caseker Gill Falls

One of two waterfalls to the north east of Kettlewell in High Wharfedale, the other being Dowber Gill.

This one is easier to reach with not as much walking involved. 

Pass through the village and head out towards Coverdale on Cam Gill Road.

As you proceed uphill, you will come to a "Garage" by a right hand bend just as the road gets steep. There is room to park 2 cars here. 

Up hill to the stile

Cross the road and walk up hill for 30 meters. You will come to a gated stile leading into the field. Head left along the track. It is well defined to start with but soon disappears as you proceed along the gill. 

There is a nice waterfall just below the field but access is difficult.

Cross the Bridge!

Eventually you will come to a small footbridge and the path continues to the left on the other side. Just below the bridge there are some small falls but the main falls are just to the right hand side, hidden beneath some trees.

Hidden under the trees

Cray & Crook Gill Waterfalls

Cray & Crook Gill Waterfalls 

For those who like waterfalls, Cray is Paradise, A Small hamlet at the head of Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales. Although they are not on the scale of Aysgarth or Hardraw, there are so many falls in such a small area. Crook Gill consists of several falls each cascading down into the next. It can be a bit of a scramble up to the top.

There are  3 main options for Parking, See Map -

(A) Park at the side of the road and follow the footpath alongside Cray Gill upstream to Crook Gill.

(B) There is room for a few cars to park opposite the White Lion Inn.

(C)  2 small Lay-By's around the top bend. 

 Falls (1)

 Falls (2)

Falls (4)

 Crook Gill (3)

 Crook Gill (3)

 Crook Gill (3)

Crook Gill (3)

Bridge over Crook Gill (4)

White Lion (B)

(Fall 8)

Falls (9)

 Fall (10)

Fall (11)

Fall (12)

13 - This one has been dry of late, even after plenty of rain

Mill Scar Lash

Mill Scar Lash

On the way between Threshfield and Kilnsey, on the River Wharfe is Mill Scar Lash, a wide fall in 2 main drops of approx 1.5-2m. 

Follow the B6160 north towards Kilnsey. 2 Miles north of Threshfield you will pass a solitary farmhouse on the right hand side of the road. 

Approx 400m past this there is a lay-by on the right just past a gate. Park here and walk back 60m to the gate. 

Go through the gate and walk across the field towards the river following the wall on your right as it turns to run parallel with the river. 

As the wall turns back towards the river there is a defunct stile to cross (with care). The upper part of the falls is in front of you.

Ghaistrill's Strid

Ghaistrill's Strid

About a mile upstream from Grassington is Ghaistrill's Strid, similar to its namesake at Bolton Abbey but probably not as well known.

Park in the National Park Car Park off the B6265. 

Turn left out of the car park and walk back towards the town centre. 

Continue past Main Street and bear left down hill towards the bridge. 

Do not cross the bridge, instead take the lane on the right adjacent to the "Welcome to Grassington" sign. 

Take the kissing gate on the left and walk diagonally across the field toward the river. Follow the path for approx 1Km until you reach the "Strid"

Linton Falls

Linton Falls

Just south of the small town of Grassington, lies Linton Falls. A dramatic thundering fall when in full flow. 

Easily reached by foot from the small parking area (pay and display).

 With the added bonus of the weirs that once channelled water into the now demolished large textile mill. Not to be confused with Linton village which is some distance away.

And the Weirs!