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Stainforth Force

Tourist attraction β€’ Swimming lake β€’ Camping farm

πŸ‘πŸ‘ A great area for a picnic in nice weather. Caution if you have small children though as there are drops into fast flowing water falls. A short walk away is Knights Table where you can sit down for food or a drink. Closed on Tuesday but check before you go. People often mention walk, Nice,


Address

Settle BD24 0DP, United Kingdom

Website

www.visitsettle.co.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (803 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Wayne G. 2 years ago on Google
    A great area for a picnic in nice weather. Caution if you have small children though as there are drops into fast flowing water falls. A short walk away is Knights Table where you can sit down for food or a drink. Closed on Tuesday but check before you go.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Eime A. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely place. Got there before lunch and not too many people at the time so plenty of space. There are two great places with ropes to jump in, quite deep so no worry to hurt yourself as long as you can handle the current at one of the jumps by the waterfall. The second jump is better for swimming, less risk of the current. Lovely little water trail you can walk in. Lots of field space to set up. If you go further from the first section there is more space. There is a tiny amount of on road parking on dog hill brow but the bridge you need to cross is quite small. Paid parking is about Β£5 ISH for the whole day but not too big, 7 minute walk. Pub nearby but again, quite small but lovely!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Susan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow!! Such a lovely place. Able to sit right next to the water feature and enjoy the sight and sounds. Be aware, the road down which says not suitable for caravans is VERY narrow, especially over the bridge!!! Worth the view though.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Paul S. 10 months ago on Google
    Best to avoid weekends or school holidays, loads of kids ,teenagers & young adults, swimming, bbq's,drinking, music and what ever else . We just walked on through not for us but stunning natural scenery

  • 5/5 Alan S. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow! What a hidden delight. If you like wild swimming this is the place and well worth the effort to get there.

  • 5/5 Seb M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice falls and worth a stop in the area, personally I recommend Catrigg force nearby over this if you don’t mind a longer and steeper walk. DO NOT FOLLOW SAT NAV. The road is extremely narrow near the falls probably struggle in a large car and there doesn’t appear to be parking nearby. Park in Stainforth.

  • 5/5 Scott B. 10 months ago on Google
    Brilliant afternoon in the sun Nice spot to sit and picnic by water Nice spot to jump in and have a swim Public toilets and reasonably priced car park short walk

  • 4/5 M C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice wander along the river from Settle. A few high stone stiles to negogiate, keep your dog at close quarters to assist in getting over them. Quite an impressive Waterfall when it's been raining.!

  • 5/5 Peter A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to visit involving a short but pleasant walk.

  • 5/5 Cozycats C. 5 months ago on Google
    Short easy walk down a steep hill from the village car park. Beautiful falls, little suntrap. In autumn, try to see the salmon jumping upstream. Nice walk if you carry on along the river. Stainforth bridge is a 17th century packhorse bridge crossing the river Ribble.

  • 5/5 Mick M. 7 months ago on Google
    Walk from the pay and display car park follow signs that go under the road bridge beside river. Some parts steep on a 20 minute walk. Really worth a look.

  • 5/5 dj r. 8 months ago on Google
    Was walking in area. Nice car park with clean toiletsat Stainforth. There is a charge for parking. The force is a short walk from carpark.

  • 5/5 Tony G. 8 months ago on Google
    A tough walk for young children, great wild swimming. Want a challenge, research and do the circular route. Steep and even in summer the steps are slippery.

  • 5/5 James L. 6 months ago on Google
    If you like watching Salmon leap then get yourself there, given the right time of year and conditions otherwise you'll see nowt.


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