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Thornton In Lonsdale

Thornton Force waterfall

Natural Monuments

Yorkshire And The Humber

Thornton In Lonsdale

Thornton Force waterfall

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Thornton Force waterfall

Recommended by 158 hikers out of 161

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

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1. Five waterfalls loop from Ingleton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

7.31km

02:13

160m

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

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4.8

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2. Thornton Force Waterfall – Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall loop from Ingleton

10.1km

02:58

250m

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

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3. Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force Waterfall loop from Ingleton

7.16km

02:08

180m

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

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Tips

Dan Hobson

November 14, 2018

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

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

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

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Elevation 230 m

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

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Thornton Force waterfall

1. Five waterfalls loop from Ingleton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Thornton Force Waterfall – Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall loop from Ingleton

3. Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force Waterfall loop from Ingleton

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