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Aira Force – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Aira Force

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Aira Force – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Aira Force

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Aira Force – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Aira Force

02:00

5.76km

310m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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607 m

Aira Force

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Aira Force is probably Lakeland's most famous waterfall. It is a spectacular sight, as it thunders down a ravine in one, great 65-foot (19.8 m) leap.

A great way to …

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1.04 km

Aira Beck Waterfalls

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Aira Beck is most famous for its 66-foot (20 m) waterfall, Aira Force. It's a sight that has been popular since Victorian times and is surrounded by a landscaped park …

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1.28 km

High Force Waterfall, Gowbarrow Fell

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This is not as big a drop as Aira Force but I do prefer this one over it. With a short dash over some rocks and tree roots, you can …

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2.46 km

Ullswater view from Gowbarrow Fell

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A nice steep climb from the main track to the top here, worth it with the panoramic views.

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2.66 km

View of Ullswater in the Lake District National Park

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Small Fell but lovely views

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5.00 km

View of Ullswater from the Aira Force–Hind Crag path

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great view and perfect for a photo

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5.28 km

Giant Sitka Spruce at Aira Force

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cant miss this on the route. quite mesmerising

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5.58 km

Aira Force Picnic Area and Car Park

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Place where you can start for a walk along the falls. You can also have a quiet picnic there.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.96 km

469 m

104 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

1.94 km

488 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

12°C

14 %

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Aira Force – Aira Beck Waterfalls loop from Aira Force

Aira Force

Aira Beck Waterfalls

High Force Waterfall, Gowbarrow Fell

Ullswater view from Gowbarrow Fell

View of Ullswater in the Lake District National Park

View of Ullswater from the Aira Force–Hind Crag path

Giant Sitka Spruce at Aira Force

Aira Force Picnic Area and Car Park

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