WaterfallHidden gem

Cotter Force

Cotterdale, Yorkshire

A small, graceful waterfall reached by a short field-and-woodland walk from Cotterdale.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

Cotter Force is a modest drop on Cotter Beck in a wooded section of the dale, about 15 minutes from the hamlet of Cotterdale. The path is easy to follow and it is much quieter than the big-name Dales falls. Take a picnic and enjoy the plunge pool.

Good to know

  • Limited roadside parking in Cotterdale
  • Path can be muddy
Best time
After rain
Open
All year
Getting there
Roadside parking in Cotterdale, short walk
Vehicles
Fine in any car

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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