Stainforth Force

Tourist attraction · Stainforth

Stainforth Force

Tourist attraction · Stainforth

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Settle BD24 9PH, United Kingdom

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Cascade waterfall popular for wild swimming and salmon leaps  

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"This is where wild swimming gets really wild, with plenty of sky-high jumping spots - the more casual bather may want to swerve this one. For those diving in, you can expect to swim alongside wild salmon, which may make you feel rather cumbersome, especially when they leap in and out of the water."

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Michael Carlile

Google
Fairly calm river coming down and under the packhorse bridge (which is very narrow to drive over, just a few inches either side). After the bridge it speeds up to a small rapid before going over three bigger falls and gets very noisy. Great for photos and close to the road.

Maggie Birkett

Google
We just went here in the hope of seeing salmon leaping up the waterfalls, I didn't see any but hubby did, and so did photographers that were there.im glad we went when we did cause it wasn't overcrowded and just by a bit of good luck we managed to get a parking spot right next to the bridge so for me it was alit easier to get across, not easy with a walker it's not even ground but I was determined to see it. It's the river Ribble and pretty spectacular in full flow.

Mark Rollason

Google
A beautiful spot for the sound of running water, and to soak up the peace and beauty of the surroundings. There is a pay and display car park just off the main road. Do not follow your sat nav as it will take you down a steep narrow road and over an even more narrow bridge. The car park has a clearly signposted footpath and is only 15 minutes walk from the falls.

Paul M Hennings

Google
Beautiful tranquil place. Not quite the time to see leaping salmon, maybe next time. Scenery is outstanding.

Kieran Doble

Google
This place holds a very special place for our family. Beautiful little river and waterfall. I would recommend parking in Stainforth where there's a pay and display car park and then walking around as the bridge is very, very narrow and available space to park there is limited to maybe 2 cars at a push

Trevor Hampshire

Google
If you can park in the small area just over the bridge you are a minute's walk to the force. The bridge is narrow as is the road leading to it. Having said that it's well worth a walk to see it....

Jeremy Langford

Google
Not much room to park or a bit of a trek. Path from road rutted and rough not suited to poor mobility. After driest spring for sixty years waterfall a bit modest. Knights Table cafe at top of hill down good for a refreshing snack.

Michael Price

Google
Difficult road access and limited parking but a lovely spot to view and maybe picnic.