Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth, Yorkshire
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A triple flight of waterfalls, carved out by
the River Ure over nearly a one-mile stretch on its descent to mid-Wensleydale.
The falls are quite spectacular during wet weather, as thousands of gallons of
water cascade over the series of broad limestone steps. They are spectacular all
year round and there a numerous opportunities for taking photographs along them.
During the summer months when there is not as much water going over them with
care you can descend down onto the rocks and get a closer view of the river and
falls as they cascade over the rocks. They are not big drop falls, but a
cascading set over a long stretch of the river, but gallons of water cascade
over the limestone steps.. The woodland walk to the lower parts of the falls
makes it a nice location to visit and explore.
The upper fall has been featured in the film
Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. As well as being able to get close to the edge of
the river and the area which is well known in the film, from the road bridge you
can also get views of the larger fall which send the water down into the
meandering river below and under the road.
Nearby there is a Yorkshire Dales National Park
Information Centre and in here you can park the car and from here access the
signposted walks which wind through the wooded gorge.
In addition to the falls, there are walks which
wind through the wooded valley, some an easy stroll, while others a little more
challenging, offering views of the river and falls. There is also a circular
walk which brings you back to where you started. Wild flowers appear in the
spring and summer like bluebells, primroses and wood anemones, and wild birds,
squirrels and deer may also be seen.
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Further information Grid
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Planning Grid
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Location: |
Aysgarth Falls, Aysgarth, Wensleydale,
Yorkshire |
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Grid Reference: |
SE015888 |
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Getting there: |
Off the A684 on the eastern edge of the
village of Aysgarth. |
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Access: |
Woodland walks from car park. |
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Parking: |
Parking at Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
including Disabled parking. |
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Facilities: |
view platforms available above each of the 3
waterfalls. Information centre and shop, coffee shop, toilets. |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
Waterfalls, woodland walks, flora and fauna. |
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What to take: |
wide angle and telephoto lenses, polarizer,
good walking books. |
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Nature highlights: |
waterfalls |
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Address: |
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
Aysgarth
Leyburn
Yorkshire |
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Postcode: |
DL8 3TH |
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Telephone: |
01969 662910 |
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Opening times: |
Open access all day. Also boasts
well-signposted walks. |
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Charges: |
None |
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Photo Restrictions: |
None |
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Other Restrictions: |
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Special Needs Access: |
Good access to middle Falls where there is a
wheelchair friendly path and viewing platform. Upper falls is accessible
only for users with greater mobility. Oak and stone art works designed for
children and people with a visual impairment. |
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Special Needs Facilities: |
Disabled parking. Toilets |
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Children Facilities: |
Oak and stone art works designed for children |
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Dogs Allowed: |
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