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.

Blea Hill Beck

Blea Hill Beck

Not far from the more well know falls at Falling Foss (nr Whitby) are the smaller ones at Blea Hill Beck. Park in the car park as indicated and cross the road and then the beck (by the stepping stones), follow the path up hill along the beck for approx 200m. The falls can be seen on the right. 

Keld Hole Falls

Keld Hole Falls

Not far from Scaling beck falls is another nice waterfall called Keld Hole.

Travel on the A191 past the Scaling Dam Reservoir towards Whitby. Turn left after the reservoir towards Borrowby. Take the 2nd track on the left towards "Little Scaling Farm".

When you reach the first cottage, park on the left just before it. 

You will see a gate with sign saying "Path Diverted Follow Way-marks". Go thorough this and head towards the next gate. The O/S Map shows the path leading down to the left just before this 2nd gate. Ignore it. You will see a stile just to the left which you can cross, but it is possible to go through the gate. Turn immediately left here and follow the hedgerow down to the end of the field. Here you will find another gate, go through and follow the path to a bridge over the stream. 

The falls are formed in 2 parts, a series of shallow drops under the bridge followed by a 3m drop which is hidden by a fallen tree. It is possible to gain access to the smaller falls by climbing the fence at the far end of the bridge. 

HINT - Carry a pair of gardening pruners to "fight" your way down through the brambles! 

It may be possible to gain access to the bottom of the bigger falls, however care should be take as it is steep and slippy. For this you will need to follow the wire fence partway back towards the last gate you came through.

Look for the sign!

Park here just before the cottages

Through this gate and head for the next

Smaller Falls

Steep Drop!

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.

 

Falling Foss

Falling Foss

Falling Foss is one of several Falls in the North Yorkshire Moors area, not far from Whitby. Take the  B1416 road south from Ruswarp. Park in the car park and walk down the steep path to the falls. It is not possible to get down to the base of the falls but there is a pleasant Tea Garden where refreshments can be obtained. 

There is a small bridge which is a nice focal point.