Ingleton Waterfalls

 Ingleton Waterfalls

I'm not going to dwell about these too long, there is plenty of information on the web about these falls. 

See:- http://www.ingletonwaterfallstrail.co.uk/waterfalls-trail for more details.

From a photographers point of view, as the 2 rivers that host the various falls are set in steep sided valleys, the falls, with the exception of Thornton Force can only be photographed from the pathways and viewing platforms which run alongside the 2 rivers, The Twiss and the Doe. 

The rivers run north to south, so the falls are, for the most of the day facing the sun. 

They are also surrounded by dense woodland which can make the locations dark, which can prove to be a challenge - so a tripod should be considered. 

The best times of the year would be in Spring before the leaves appear or in late Autumn after the leaves have fallen. Avoid sunny days, a slightly overcast one would be better.

The trail can be difficult and can take as long as 4 hours to get fully around. It doesn't matter which way you go or from which end you start, but remember, there is a charge! 

The map is from a recent walk I did for our Photography group.

Whilst you are there, why not take a walk up on to Twistleton Scar and takes some photographs of the beautiful countryside that is Gods Own County of Yorkshire.

Pecca Falls

Pecca Falls

Pecca Falls

Hollybush Spout

Thornton Force

Above Thornton Force

All 3 above are Rival Falls

Beezley Falls

Baxengyhll Gorge

Snow Falls

                                                 Snow Falls

Horton Gill Force

Horton Gill Force

There are several waterfalls in the vicinity of Semer Water (Yorkshire's Largest Natural Lake) Take the road between Countersett and Burtersett and halfway between the you will cross Horton Gill. 

There is a waterfall that tumbles down under the road but the main one is another 100m upstream and two smaller ones above that. Park on the sharp bend or Park at the junction with the Roman Road and walk down. Pass through the gate into the field (The O/S map shows a permissive pathway going up the gill).

Upper falls

Looking back down

Main Falls on Horton Gill

Under the Bridge (Go through the gate and head upstream for the main waterfall)

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

Sleets Gill Beck Falls

Sleets Gill Beck Falls

Unfortunately there is nothing much to say about these falls. What would look impressive as a raging fall is usually found dry so don't make a specific trip to these falls. Check on them if we have had a lot of rain or after snow when the melt water may flood down. At the time of my visit there was just a trickle hidden under the rock bed.

Along the road (B6160) between Kilnsey and Kettlewell, take the left turn to towards Arncliffe Cote. After approx 1.Km you will pass a lone barn of the left. The road will then bend to the right, stop here the falls at at the side of the road on your left.

Dowber Gill Falls

Dowber Gill Falls

A series of 6 falls down Dowber Gill, each resulting in a small pool. Although there was not much water at the time of my visit, but I expect they will be quite impressive after heavy rain or swollen with melt water. 

It will take approx 40 minutes at a steady pace to reach these falls but they are grouped close together. A distance of 1.5km and a climb of 120 meters the walk is steady to start along road and track then it climbs steadily up Dowber Gill along a narrow path, rocky in parts with a ladder stile to negotiate. 

Park in the National Park car park on the way into the town from Kilnsey. Turn left out of the car park but stay on the right hand side of Kettlewell beck until you reach the "Fancy" weather vane.

Weather Vane - Turn Left here

 Take a left here and continue following the beck. Eventually the Road will merge into a track. Keep straight on until you cross the small stone bridge (Dowber Bridge). Here turn right following the directions on the sign post "Hag Dyke" and "Providence Pot".

Turn Right Here

 After a few meters enter the field on the left through the step stile then turn right following the beck and over a ladder stile.

Up and Over the Ladder Stile

Follow the path uphill until you reach the falls.

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.