Within the Scaleber Wood Nature Reserve is this 40ft stunning Scaleber Force waterfall. Easy access and a wonderful place make it a great place to be for just about any walker.

Jacqui 👣🌏

June 16, 2022

Hiking

Well worth the walk up to see the fall, the change of scenery is wonderful and the area once arriving is very redreshing

The Yorkshire Hiker

August 24, 2025

Hiking

Scaleber Force is a stunning 40ft waterfall within Scaleber Wood Nature Reserve. The route down/up can be tricky in wet conditions with slippery rocks

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1. Hunter Bark and Scaleber Force loop from Long Preston — Yorkshire Dales National Park

12.6km

03:28

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Settle and Ribblesdale – Catrigg Force Waterfall loop from Settle

15.7km

04:31

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Approach to Settle – Scaleber Force Waterfall loop from Settle

6.60km

01:54

160m

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

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Settle, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Hunter Bark and Scaleber Force loop from Long Preston — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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3. Approach to Settle – Scaleber Force Waterfall loop from Settle

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