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The Top 19 Waterfalls around Allerdale

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 19

beautiful waterfalls to choose from around Allerdale. 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: November 19, 2025

Black Moss Pot

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Black Moss Pot is a pool on Langstrath Beck where the water cascades into a small ravine. With high rock walls and a deep pool to jump into, it's is …

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Holme Force (waterfall)

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Holme Beck's cascades tumble down from the Loweswater fells of Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell and Carling Knott, empyting into Loweswater after a delightful journey through Holme Wood. These three fells, …

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Grisedale Tarn Waterfalls

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Nice alternative to the other walks up to Helvellyn. Was there on a beautiful sunny day in June and didn't meet anyone else!

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Dash Falls

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Dash Falls are a series of cascades, as the Dash Beck tumbles between the shoulders of Great Calva and Bakestall. It's a conspicuous sight on this part of the Cumbria …

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Stybeck Waterfall

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Stybeck Waterfall is a pretty series of falls on the Sty Beck above Stanah. You can view them from the bridleway up to Stick's Pass and grab a quick dip if it's warm enough.

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

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Sourmilk Gill starts life atop of the Saddle. As you can see, by the time it reaches Buttermere lake, it is an impressive sight.

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Scale Force Waterfall

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Parking at National Trust- Buttermere car park.
If you want to spend a penny you’ll need to spend 49 more and the turnstile in the loo doesn’t accept £1 coins

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Taylor Gill Force

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Sour Milk Gill is a long waterfall that tumbles down a steep hillside from a tarn near Green Gable. Alongside the falls, you are treated to enchanting views. In hot …

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Waterfall behind the Derwentwater Independent Hostel

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Nice waterfalls in the woods behind Derwentwater independent hostel.

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Sour Milk Gill Waterfall

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This place is not far from Buttermere, the silver water of Sour Milk Gill cascades down from Bleaberry Tarn.

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The Top 19 Waterfalls around Allerdale

Black Moss Pot

Holme Force (waterfall)

Grisedale Tarn Waterfalls

Dash Falls

Stybeck Waterfall

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

Scale Force Waterfall

Taylor Gill Force

Waterfall behind the Derwentwater Independent Hostel

Sour Milk Gill Waterfall

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