Aira Force

Aira Force is a tall waterfall in a steep wooded gorge above Ullswater, crossed by a couple of stone bridges. The path from the car park is short and well made, and you can carry on up the beck to quieter upper falls. It is at its loudest after rain.

Good to know

• Go early or late in summer, the car park fills by mid-morning
• Wear shoes with grip, the steps get slippery

Best time

After rain, early morning

Getting there

Pay car park off the A5091, short signed walk

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Rubbish bins
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.