Dash Falls are a series of cascades, as the Dash Beck tumbles between the shoulders of Great Calva and Bakestall. It's a conspicuous sight on this part of the Cumbria Way.

The legendary fellwalker, illustrator and guidebook writer Alfred Wainwright remarked that 'there are many finer individual waterfalls in Lakeland, but for a grand succession of falls the first place must undoubtedly go to Dash Falls.'

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

June 1, 2023

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A beautiful waterfall with pools for dipping higher up.

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1. Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

7.79km

02:50

450m

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

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2. Little Man (Skiddaw) summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Applethwaite

19.3km

06:23

840m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dash Falls – Great Calva loop from Bassenthwaite

10.9km

03:40

470m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 410 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Max wind speed: 39.0 km/h

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Location: Ireby And Uldale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dash Falls

1. Dash Falls – Bakestall Summit loop from Bassenthwaite

2. Little Man (Skiddaw) summit – Skiddaw Summit loop from Applethwaite

3. Dash Falls – Great Calva loop from Bassenthwaite

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