Dropping 46 feet (14 m) over a limestone cliff, Thornton Force will take your breath away when it comes into view. Interestingly, there are several layers to the rock behind the falls and it's possible to measure over 170 million years of geological evolution within the span of one hand.

However, if you are at Thornton Force when the weather is fine, you might be more interested in embracing the water for a refreshing dip and basking in the rocky amphitheatre where it's located. During peak times it can get busy here, so choose your moment to visit.

Oliver G

January 6, 2024

Hiking

Perhaps the most impressive of all the falls on the trail and really worth a visit. However, the whole trail is likely to be very busy so don't expect to be alone, and try to come midweek if you don't want to end up in traffic jams of walkers

The Wandering Fiona

May 11, 2022

Hiking

The most popular and biggest waterfall in the trail. many people were wild swimming in the pool below it

Nearby routes

Best routes near Thornton Force waterfall

4.8

(289)

3,643

hikers

#1.

Five waterfalls loop from Ingleton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

7.31km

02:13

160m

Embark on the Five Waterfalls loop from Ingleton, a moderate hike through the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. This 4.5-mile (7.3 km) circular route, with 538 feet (164 metres) of…

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

hikers

#2.

Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force waterfall loop from Ingleton

3.91km

01:14

90m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

hikers

#3.

Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall loop from Nutstile Farm

16.1km

04:42

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 230 m

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

2°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Thornton In Lonsdale, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall

View of Twistleton Scar

River Doe Stepping Stones

Kingsdale Valley Road

Rowten Pot

Hollybush Spout Waterfall

Blea Moor Signal Box

Gragareth Trig Point

Dent Head Viaduct

Deepdale Climb (White Moss)

View of Ingleborough

Viewpoint in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Thornton Force waterfall

#1.

Five waterfalls loop from Ingleton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

#2.

Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force waterfall loop from Ingleton

#3.

Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall loop from Nutstile Farm

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️