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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Craven

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20 beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Craven. 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!

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    Janet's Foss is a beautiful waterfall nestled among trees on the footpath from Malham Village to Gordale Scar. You can splash around in the waterfall and its plunge pool, making …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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    Gordale Scar is one of the most dramatic sights in the Yorkshire Dales. The narrow canyon is dominated on either side by sheer walls of rock, hundreds of feet high, …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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    Hull Pot, on the western side of Pen-y-Ghent, is a collapsed cavern, and an impressive hole measuring 91m (300ft) long by 18m (60ft) deep.

    In the late 18th century, in …

    Tip by Wandering Cloud

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    Dropping 46 feet (14 m) over a limestone cliff, Thornton Force will take your breath away when it comes into view. Interestingly, there are several layers to the rock behind …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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    Nestled in a secluded woodland gorge, Catrigg Force is a hidden gem in the Yorkshire Dales. The composer Edward Elgar is rumoured to have been a huge fan of this …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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    If you are climbing Whernside, you will not regret following the path alongside Force Gill. Not only will you beat the crowds following the main route, but you also have …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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    From the viewing bridge at Baxenghyll Gorge, you're afforded a dramatic view of the River Doe far below. If heights are not your thing, then this might not be for …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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    Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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Last updated:
September 11, 2025

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