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Skelwith Force

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Skelwith Force

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

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1. Slater's Bridge – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Little Langdale

12.2km

03:24

230m

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

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2. Slater's Bridge – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Little Langdale

12.2km

03:24

230m

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

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3. Colwith Force Waterfall – Slater's Bridge loop from Elterwater

10.2km

02:50

190m

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 18, 2025

Skelwith Force is one of the smaller waterfalls in the Lake District but is still impressive. You can walk up a boardwalk to a viewpoint on large rocks.

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Dan Hobson

October 24, 2018

One of the smaller Lake District waterfalls, Skelwith Force is also one of the easiest to reach. However, it remains largely unknown to most visitors and is therefore little visited. As such, you can often enjoy it in relative solitude.

Yvonne

July 16, 2019

there is a wide flat path from elterwater to skelwith bridge, suitable for pushchairs, a few steps from this path and you are at Skelwith force

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Elevation 110 m

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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

Skelwith Force

1. Slater's Bridge – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Little Langdale

2. Slater's Bridge – Colwith Force Waterfall loop from Little Langdale

3. Colwith Force Waterfall – Slater's Bridge loop from Elterwater

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