Waterfall · from Skelwith Bridge
Skelwith Force
Easy
Grade
20–40 min
Typical time
Skelwith Bridge
Usual base
Waterfall
Type
Locator, not a GPX track.
The sketch marks this water. How-to-get-there names the usual village, car park or bus — then use the terrain map for real public paths. Gorges and hill tarns need proper footwear and an OS map.
Terrain map
Zoom in for footpaths and contours. The marker is the water, not a line of approach.
Locator sketch
Drawn from OpenStreetMap coordinates, with nearby waters and villages in their real positions.
Guide
A powerful fall on the River Brathay, a few minutes from Skelwith Bridge.
How to get there
Park or bus-stop at Skelwith Bridge (between Ambleside and Langdale). Signed riverside path, about 10 minutes. Wheelchair users can reach viewpoints with care — surface is mixed. Do not climb the rocks beside the force.
Nearest directory town: Skelwith Bridge. Parking, buses and path closures change — check locally before you travel.
