Waterfalls · North East England
Ashgill Force
In or near Alston.
Ashgill Force in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.5 km
About
Ashgill Force is a waterfall in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom — a scenic cascade popular with walkers and photographers. Britain's waterfalls range from the plunge pools of the Yorkshire Dales and Brecon Beacons to the Highland falls fed by mountain burns.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashgill Force is a waterfall located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI. Additionally, it lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is noted for its natural beauty and ecological significance, attracting visitors interested in the region's landscape and wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7587, -2.3765
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15637852 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashgill Force (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashgill Force?
- Ashgill Force is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ashgill Force?
- Ashgill Force in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashgill Force?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away. Its coordinates are 54.7587°, -2.3765°.
- Is Ashgill Force a protected site?
- Yes — Ashgill Force is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ashgill Force?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.5 km away.