The Top 20 Waterfalls in South West England
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in South West England. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in South West England. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Between 1892-1970 this landscape was a hotbed of industry. Ochre, a natural clay earth pigment, was quarried and refined here. These days, the once-industrial landscape has been reclaimed by nature, …
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Spekes Mill Mouth waterfall is located in a beautiful area of rugged valleys and high cliffs; where seabirds swoop and wildflowers flourish. The waterfall plunges 157 feet (48 m) in …
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Most of the pictures here do NOT show the Gorge!!!!
The entrance to it is clearly signposted and is exactly where you can see the water fountain. You pay 10 …
The entrance to it is clearly signposted and is exactly where you can see the water fountain. You pay 10 …
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Lydford Gorge, managed by the National Trust, is the deepest gorge in the South West and boasts a spectacular 100-foot (30 m) waterfall. Be aware that this has opening times …
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Burrator Reservoir, near Yelverton on the south-west side of Dartmoor, is surrounded by attractive wooded countryside. On the west side of the reservoir this waterfall is fed by the Devonport …
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This stunning glen is privately owned and managed, and is well worth visiting. Find the narrow, vibrant glen cloaked in glorious woodland with a river cascading through it. There are …
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The Whitelady Waterfall is a breathtaking sight to behold - and a great spot for a photo. So impressive is the 100-foot (30 m) high waterfall, it has been drawing crowds since Victorian times.
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This path winds through exquisite woodlands alongside the East Okement River and has a magical feel about it. Walking along this trail, you’ll see a wonderful waterfall, old oak trees …
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Lydia Bridge is a stone packhorse bridge dating back to the 17th or 18th century and remains a Grade II listed structure. Standing on it, you’ll find a waterfall immediately …
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A popular spot for walkers - and a fine place for a paddle on a hot day! Whilst it might not the most spectacular waterfall the national park has to …
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