Rainby Force

Rainby Force

Another one of the many falls on the River Swale around Keld. Slightly lesser known, as its hidden away behind Park House, , "A luxury Bunkbarn in Keld, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales". (See their websites "Keld Bunk Barn" and "Swaledale Yurts" )

Park at the entrance to the campsite and follow the drive to the House. You will see a sign on the gate that says "Please Ring the Bell". Its only courtesy to let them know you are there. Having spoken to the owner, Michelle, she assures me that they don't have a problem with photographers visiting the falls. Venture through the second gate and down to the falls via the purpose built steps which they have recently installed - but be careful at the bottom!

"Please Ring the Bell!"

Purpose Built Steps

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. 

Waterfall Rock Falls - Long Preston

Waterfall Rock Falls - Long Preston

Not for the faint-hearted! This fall is only approx 2m in height and it involves a walk of over 2km to reach it, although most of it is down narrow lanes. 

Parking near the church is tight so it might be better to park at the near-by Boar's Head Pub just over the road off the busy A65 between Skipton & Settle. 

Pass through the church yard and follow the lane until you come to the final farm. Turn left through a gate and cross a small dry stone bridge crossing Newton Beck. 

Walk uphill into the gill & where the path splits, take the left fork. 

The waterfall takes its name from the rock at the side comprised of layered gritstone separated by bands of shale.

The waterfall itself has been dammed at the top to provide water to the farm buildings.

Waterfall Rock!

North Landing - Flamborough Head

North Landing - Flamborough Head

For those of you who enjoy a trip to the East coast, This is a great waterfall to visit - Just make sure the tide is out when you are there!

Take the road toward the Flamborough's North Landing and park in the car park there (Charges may apply).

Walk down the slipway to the beach and turn left walking up to the next cove (only accessible when the tide is out!) The waterfall is at the head of this cove (130m) from bottom of the slipway. 

The rocks are very slippery and good footwear is advisable.

Nidd Falls

Nidd Falls

On the way to Scar House Reservoir just north of the small hamlet of Lofthouse, nr Pateley Bridge is the delightful falls called locally as Nidd Falls. Although they are marked on the O/S maps there are not actually named.

You have the option of parking at the Memorial Hall or following the road up to the reservoir and parking at the side of the Fire Station but please DO NOT BLOCK THE DOORS!

From the Memorial Hall walk north toward the War memorial fountain and turn left between the 2 blocks of houses. A footpath will take you down to a small bridge and a cascade of small falls. it is easy to get down below the bridge behind the Fire Station.

For the main falls it is necessary to proceed another 200 meters up the road,  it can be seen from the road on the right.

War memorial Fountain - Keep left!

Get down behind the Fire Station

  

Dean Beck Falls

Dean Beck Falls

5 miles to the West of Keighley is the little know falls of Dean Beck. This beck is fed by the nearby Keighley Moor Reservoir, so when water levels are low it may be just a trickle. Fortunately when I visited there had been plenty of rain. 

At the meeting of Whitehill Road and Slippery Ford Lane (Postcode BD22 0QE) there is a small car park and access to the reservoir. Park here and cross the road proceeding up the lane for 25 meters. There is a gate on the right which gives access to the field. However as it is private land, permission may be required. The waterfall can be seen tumbling down under the road. 

 

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)

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.

 

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.