The Top 5 Waterfalls around Colton

Banishead Quarry is a rarely publicised beauty spot in the Lake District that is hidden away on the eastern flanks of the Old Man of Coniston. It is a super … read more

Tom Ghyll (or Gill) is a fast flowing stream with two spectacular waterfalls. There is a path along it up to Tarn Hows. Or if you leave Tarn Hows down to Glen Mary car park.

The track starts off steep and grassy down to a boggy stream crossing. After that you are treated to a brilliant technical decent through a disused quarry with great views … read more

This section of the river Duddon is a wonderland. When the weather is warm, there are many paddling spots and places to explore from woodlands to scree slopes to mini waterfalls.

The highlight right next to it (swimming hole) is on private property. You can pass here directly on the public footpath along the stream, which splits just above, where the two streams come together again in small waterfalls.