Waterfalls · North West England
Aira Force
In or near Howtown.
Aira Force — waterfall in england north east.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 8.1 km
About
Aira Force is a waterfall located in england north east. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aira Force is a waterfall located in North-East England. It is known for its picturesque cascades and scenic surroundings, often drawing visitors for its natural beauty. The area offers walking trails that provide various vantage points of the waterfall, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The site is part of the Lake District National Park, which is recognised for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5766, -2.9307
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Matterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 8.1 km
Sources
- osm: n254339680 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q4698403 (CC0)
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Aira Force is a waterfall in the English Lake District, in the civil parish of Matterdale and the county of Cumbria. The site of the waterfall is owned by the National Trust.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aira Force?
- Aira Force is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0JY), in the parish of Matterdale.
- What is Aira Force?
- Aira Force — waterfall in england north east.
- How do I get to Aira Force?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0JY.
- Is Aira Force a protected site?
- Yes — Aira Force is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Aira Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0JY. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.