The Top 20 Gorges in the Pennines Mountains
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from in the Pennines Mountains. 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 in the Pennines Mountains.
to choose from in the Pennines Mountains. 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 in the Pennines Mountains.
Last updated: October 15, 2025
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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The Strid is a natural wonder, where the river suddenly narrows forcing the water through at great pressure. It was formed by the wearing away of softer rock by the …
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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 …
In the late 18th century, in …
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Myself and a friend walked this route recently. We arrived at Trow Gill and uttered the words: "Wow, it's like being on Skull Island in King Kong!" A good place …
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Really dramatic scenery and an exhilarating scramble when the gill is full of water! Don't forget to take a peek in the cave on the right-hand side as you reach the top of the gill!
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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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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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Foxes Rake is a scramble route between Scafell Pike and Sca Fell. Stick to the gully itself which has water running down it from Foxes Tarn. In winter the water …
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Stickle Ghyll flows steeply down from Stickle Tarn to the Great Langdale Beck in the valley. It's a rocky ghyll with lots of waterfalls and pools, perfect for a paddle …
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A brilliant grade 1 scramble, we dropped down from the top of Scafell pike to go up Scafell via this route, I would suggest if you are a confident and sure footed hiker then this is the route for you.
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