10 waterfall walks in Yorkshire

A selection of walks that allow you to discover our most beautiful waterfalls.

River Ure At Aysgarth Falls by John Dye (Image: Archant)

Aysgarth Falls
This walk starts and finishes at Aysgarth, with its spectacular triple cataracts, we recommend you save the falls for the end of this seven mile walk.
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Stainforth Force
You can marvel at the force of nature that is Stainforth Force before you undertake this walk in this popular section of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Ingleton Falls by Nancy Barrett (Image: Archant)

Ingleton Falls
Take a walk along the 4 and half mile circular route taking the Rivers Ure and Doe. Entrance to the park requires a fee of £7 for adults and £3 for children.
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Linton Falls
Saunter along the Riverside Wharfe from Burnsall to Grassington, taking in the dramatic cataracts of Linton Falls.
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Redmire Force
A walk from West Witton taking in Redmire Force, not quite as spectacular as its more famous neighbours at Aysgarth, but more peaceful
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Bronte Waterfall by Vicki Butler (Image: Archant)

Brontë Waterfall
Follow in the footsteps of the famous sisters, take the Brontë Trail starting from Haworth and running over the moors to the waterfall and Top Withens.
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Thomason Foss, Beck Hole by John Hart (Image: Archant)

Beck Hole
Once a thriving spa town, with a booming hotel and guest house economy, the Victorians flocked to Goathland to witness the local waterfalls of Mallyan Spout and Beck Hole.
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Gayle Beck
Setting off from Hawes you can pass by the iconic Gayle Beck that runs through the centre of Hawes as it descends to the River Ure. You can also make a detour to Hardraw Force before or after your walk as it is just a mile from Hawes.
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Hayburn Wyke, Near Cloughton by Paul Anthony Wilson (Image: Archant)

Hayburn Wyke
A coastal walk with a waterfall! At Hayburn Wyke, a stream cuts down through the cliffs to tumble onto the rocky beach in a double waterfall.
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Posforth Gill by Terry Fletcher (Image: Archant)

Posforth Gill
This walk from Barden Bridge near the Bolton Abbey estate invloves a steep climb to reach Simon’s Seat, but you can make a detour to visit the waterfall of Posforth Gill near the Valley of Desolation.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.