Waterfall Walks

In and around the Yorkshire Dales

Looking for the Yorkshire Dales’ BEST waterfall walks?

Then you need to check out OUR Yorkshire Dales waterfall walks! Take a scroll down to find all of our waterfall walks, categorised into three areas. That’s right, there are SO many waterfall walks on our website that we have had to split them into three separate categories!

Are you looking for the Yorkshire Dales’ biggest waterfall? Then check out our Hardraw Force waterfall walk. If you’re looking for hidden waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales, then check out our Yordas Cave walk. Are you looking for secret waterfalls in the Yorkshire Dales? Then check out our Buckden Beck waterfalls walk.

Whatever you’re looking for, you will find some of the Yorkshire Dales best waterfalls right here! Scroll down, take a look!

And that’s not all! This website is constantly being updated with new walks, so keep checking back for more as new walks are being added regularly so I can guarantee you need to bookmark this page!

Paddling in a waterfall in Cray

Important Information!

⭐ If you choose to paddle, be aware of bio security. Always wear clean dry water shoes (if worn) to avoid cross contamination of species between watercourses, this is a particular issue in the Yorkshire Dales, to help protect the white clawed crayfish.

⭐ If you decide to paddle, be aware that wild water can be dangerous, and water levels will vary season to season. Always supervise children around water. Check out the safety information on the Royal Life Saving Society website.

⭐ Leave no trace! Take nothing away (unless it’s litter!) and leave nothing behind, take all rubbish home with you.

Throwing stones in West Burton Falls

Walk Difficulty Ratings

All of our tried and tested kid friendly walks have been divided into 3 categories dependant on difficulty, length and terrain:

⭐ Little Monkeys:

Walks suitable for younger children. Shorter length walks with occasional pushchair access.

⭐⭐ Little Adventurers:

Walks suitable for pre-schoolers. Medium length/ difficulty walks.

⭐⭐⭐ Superstar Hikers:

Walks suitable for older children. Longer length walks with some difficult terrain.

Walks at a Glimpse

Here is our quick look key so you can identify what each walk has without taking too long!

👶 Suitable for Pushchairs

🎒 Suitable for Carriers

🚘 Car Park/ On Street Parking

🚌 Public Transport Links

🐶 Dog Friendly

🥾 Sturdy Footwear or Wellies

🧒 A park or play area

🦆 Ducks to Feed

💦 Water play/ paddle/ swim

✨ Cool history or geology

👻 Legendary Story

🌳 Walking Games

Aysgarth waterfalls in the winter
Whitfield Gill Force in Wensleydale

Waterfall Walks:

North and Eastern Yorkshire Dales

Are you looking for waterfalls in the Wensleydale and Swaledale areas of the Yorkshire Dales?

You’ll find them all right here! Our Wensleydale and Swaledale waterfall walks will take you to secret waterfalls, the tallest waterfall in the Yorkshire Dales, a super accessible, wheelchair friendly waterfall, waterfalls which were Hollywood filming locations, waterfalls set amongst scheduled historic monuments….

Which movie was filmed at TWO Wensleydale waterfalls?

Answers on a postcard (hint…. it was Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Yup. Kevin Costner wallowed in a Wensleydale waterfall. FACT.)

Just trust me. There are a lot of famous waterfalls in Wensleydale and Swaledale!

Swimming in Buckden Beck waterfalls in Wharfedale

Waterfall Walks:

Southern Yorkshire Dales

Are you looking for waterfalls in Wharfedale, Nidderdale or Malham?

You’ll find them all right here! Our waterfall walks in the Southern Dales will take you to waterfalls that are a little bit off the beaten track, waterfalls that are great for paddling and you’ll find walks that feature waterfall after waterfall….. after WATERFALL!

Want to find a waterfall that has its very own dinosaur hunt?

We have a waterfall walk for that too!

Scaelber Force in Settle in the Summer

Waterfall Walks

in the Western Yorkshire Dales

Are you looking for waterfalls in Settle, Ingleton, Dentdale, Garsdale, Sedbergh and more?!

You’ll find them right here! Our Western Yorkshire Dales waterfall walks will take you to secret waterfall picnic spots, epically named waterfalls, waterfalls hidden in caves and super swimmable waterfalls too!

Do you know where you can find a waterfall hidden inside a cave?

Our walk to Yordas Cave in Kingsdale takes you to the super secret Chapter House waterfall, which is hidden inside the ex-Victorian show cave.

Oh…. and you need to know that this part of the website is EVOLVING! So you need to check back to see what’s been added!

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