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Aira Beck Waterfalls – Aira Force loop from Aira Force

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Matterdale

Aira Beck Waterfalls – Aira Force loop from Aira Force

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Aira Beck Waterfalls – Aira Force loop from Aira Force

01:29

5.14km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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1

367 m

Aire Beck Footbridge

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easier route than the stepping stones below

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2

741 m

Aira Force Stone Bridge

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Aira Force waterfall is most probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls. In this little heaven on earth, Aira Force provides a glimpse of an age gone by, …

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3

3.81 km

Aira Force Upper Cascades

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a nice walk along the waterfall and river. few stairs at start and end so not the most accesible so be weary

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4

3.86 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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4.10 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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4.53 km

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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5.00 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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5.05 km

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Visitor Centre

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great walk if your in the area. can get busy though. can be accessed via boat and or car

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5.14 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

757 m

735 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

757 m

603 m

311 m

132 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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4°C

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