Stainforth Force

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.

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....

Lovely waterfall a short 10-15 minute walk from the Stainforth car park. A bit muddy in the rain, but lovely area.

Visited 30th Oct 2024. A wonderful experience!! Park in the village car park and it's an easy half mile-ish walk to the falls. £3.50 for 2 hours and £5.50 for the day. If you are only doing the salmon falls then 2 hours is plenty. If you go the Catrigg waterfall you'll need a full day ticket. I wouldn't recommend going down the lane near the falls to park. It is narrow with a sharp bend. Parking is very limited once you get there plus the walk from the village car park is pleasant enough. Follow the signs from the bottom of the carpark. When you get to the little road turn left and follow it down to the bridge. Take a left through the field and you're there. It can be tricky here especially if it's been raining. Very muddy and the limestone is slippy! Keep a close eye on children. It can be dangerous near the edge. The salmon were abundant! Jumping every four to five minutes! Large and small. What an experience! Well worth a visit!

Well worth a visit, especially if the river is swollen. No salmon visible today when we visited but the sheer force of the falls was incredible following heavy rain overnight. Don't ignore the width restriction sign down from the main road (Dog Hill Brow), you won't get down the lane or over the bridge!

Parking can be an issue as only a couple of places near the bridge Better option to park in the car park at Stainforth, where a path will take you around to the narrow road - walk approximately 15 minutes Waterfalls not far from the bridge, easy path to take, great little place

We parked in Stainforth, then walked to this waterfall, followed by Catrigg Force. Great waterfall. Lots of people paddling at the top, and jumping into the falls. Will pay a return visit to see the salmon. There's also a lovely bridge close to the falls. There's also a small amount of layby parking near the falls, but extremely busy.

Great little place to wander across and spend a bit of time relaxing!