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The Top 13 Gorges around Eden

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13

to choose from around Eden. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Eden.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

High Cup Nick

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High Cup Nick is the best example of a glaciated u-shaped valley in Northern England. Situated high on the western flanks of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, …

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Cauldron Snout Waterfall

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Cauldron Snout is a rocky ravine below Cow Green Reservoir that the infant River Tees descends through spectacularly. The falls, which nestle within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural …

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Scaley Beck Rock Step

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A sudden rock step presents itself on the western side of Scaley Beck. Although only short, it presents a tasty little challenge to unsuspecting walkers and a little extra excitement …

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Ashgill Force

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This beautiful waterfall provides a picturesque view when seen from below, as it is located just beneath the B6277 bridge.
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Pasture Beck Valley

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Pasture Beck rises in Threshthwaite Cove below Stony Cove Pike. It flows north, down the Pasture Beck Valley to join Hayeswater Gill which flows down the valley into Ullswater. There …

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Gate Gill Waterfall

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The best known of the deep channels on the South face of Blencathra, that was once a hub for mining activity.

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Narrow Gate Path (High Cup Nick Northern Edge)

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The Pennine Way bridleway follows Narrow Gate path along the awe-inspiring northern edge of High Cup Nick. The trail is great to ride, and the views are magnificent!

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Boredale Valley

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Beautiful Dale, but there is a some steep stuff at the head requiring some carrying and pushing. But worth it for what comes later.

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Scordale Valley

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Running up between Mell Fell and Amber Hill is the beautiful Scordale Valley. Having the steep hillsides of the mountains on either side of quaint Scordale Beck makes for a …

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Bannerdale Valley

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The wild valley of Bannerdale starts below Brock Crags and runs north to join Ramps Gill in Martindale. The Bannerdale Beck follows the valley down and feeds into Ullswater. There …

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The Top 13 Gorges around Eden

High Cup Nick

Cauldron Snout Waterfall

Scaley Beck Rock Step

Ashgill Force

Pasture Beck Valley

Gate Gill Waterfall

Narrow Gate Path (High Cup Nick Northern Edge)

Boredale Valley

Scordale Valley

Bannerdale Valley

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