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!
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!
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Janet's Foss
Highlight • Forest
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 …
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Gordale Scar Waterfall
Highlight • Natural Monument
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, …
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Hull Pot
Highlight • Canyon
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 …
In the late 18th century, in …
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Thornton Force Waterfall
Highlight • Natural Monument
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 …
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Catrigg Force Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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 …
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Low Force Waterfall (Force Gill)
Highlight • Natural Monument
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 …
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Linton Falls
Highlight • Natural Monument
After heavy rain or snow make sure you check with local agencies as to whether bridges and/or stepping stones are passable.
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Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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 …
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Stainforth Force Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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 …
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Posforth Gill Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
A stunning waterfall near Bolton Abbey in the Valley of Desolation. There are a number of waterfalls here, but this one is likely the most impressive. It is extremely picturesque, …
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