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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October 24, 2018

Hiking

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.

Biene

September 1, 2016

Mountain biking

Easily accessible via a pram-friendly walk along the River Brathay from the car park in Elterwater. At both ends of the way there are places to rest

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

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

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3. River Brathay – Elter Water loop from Skelwith

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

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Elevation 110 m

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

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Skelwith Force

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

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

3. River Brathay – Elter Water loop from Skelwith

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