This stunning waterfall, the highest above ground fall in England, has several spots that lend themselves to a bit of wild dipping!
The rough stone steps and sloping ground running the descent from the top of the falls require some sure-footedness and concentration.
Look out for access points that are not as steep from the path to reach the waterside and take extreme care not to choose to dip at the top of one of the many high drops over the falls - you don’t want to go over there!

Andy

February 23, 2024

Hiking

A good valley walk with a steep ascent

D & J Hiking 💖

March 24, 2025

Hiking

Good walking shoes, can be wet a slippy in the hill side

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1. Cautley Spout Waterfall – Arant Haw summit cairn loop from Sedbergh School

16.6km

05:21

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cautley Spout Waterfall – Arant Haw summit cairn loop from The Cross Keys Temperance Inn

17.8km

05:42

680m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cautley Spout – Cautley Spout Waterfall loop from The Cross Keys Temperance Inn

4.86km

01:48

290m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Sedbergh, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Cautley Spout Waterfall

1. Cautley Spout Waterfall – Arant Haw summit cairn loop from Sedbergh School

2. Cautley Spout Waterfall – Arant Haw summit cairn loop from The Cross Keys Temperance Inn

3. Cautley Spout – Cautley Spout Waterfall loop from The Cross Keys Temperance Inn

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