Wain Wath Force, beside the B6270 near Keld, Swaledale, North Yorkshire
Wain Wath Force
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Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
5.0A small, multi-tiered waterfall on the River Swale near Keld, where water spills over rocky ledges in the open Swaledale landscape.
Wain Wath Force offers a memorable burst of moving water in the Swaledale landscape, with trails in the wider area leading to the falls. It is best treated as a short nature stop unless you have a verified route to extend the visit.
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Open mapWain Wath Force, beside the B6270 near Keld, Swaledale, North Yorkshire
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The experience
Visit for the waterfall and its river setting. The supplied sources do not establish a specific walking circuit, facilities or permission to enter the water, so keep the visit simple and check local access conditions before travelling.
Things to do
View the cascade
Take in Wain Wath Force, a multi-tiered waterfall on the Swale, from a safe position where access is permitted. Check access conditions before visiting.
Under 1 hour
Plan a wider walk in the area
AllTrails lists trails that reach Wain Wath Force, but the supplied material does not provide a specific route description or route measurements. Choose a mapped trail and check its details before setting off.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Quick waterfall stop
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Go to the waterfall beside the B6270 near Keld, confirming access and parking arrangements before setting out.
- 02
Spend time viewing the cascade from a safe, permitted position; do not assume that entering the water is allowed.
When to go
· Check conditions and access before visiting; no particular time of day is verified.
A supplied Yorkshire Dales post describes the waterfall after recent rain. No seasonal access or flow guidance is confirmed.
Recent rain may make the waterfall more striking, but river and path conditions can also change. Check before visiting and keep away from unsafe edges and fast water.
What to look for
Watch how the water breaks over the rocky ledges and gathers into the river below. The supplied sources do not verify other specific natural or historic details at the site.
Best time to go
After recent rain, when the waterfall is in fuller flow; check conditions before setting out.
After recent rain is suggested for a stronger cascade. Conditions can change quickly around rivers; check before visiting.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
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Opening & access
The waterfall is beside the B6270. Exact access arrangements and any parking provision are not confirmed; check before visiting and take care near the road and water. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports no wheelchair-accessible car park or entrance. Terrain and the precise approach are not described; check before visiting.
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Around Wain Wath Force
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
