Cauldron Snout

Cauldron Snout is a series of stepped falls where the Tees leaves Cow Green reservoir, among the longest cascades in England. The route from the Cow Green car park is a rocky moorland path, and it feels properly remote. Weather can turn quickly up here.

Good to know

• Road to Cow Green is narrow
• Wear boots; the final scramble is steep
• The nature reserve is rare alpine flora country

Best time

After rain, in dry weather

Open

All year (check road conditions in winter)

Getting there

Single-track road to Cow Green; rough path

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Toilets

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