Waterfalls · North West England
Colwith Force
In or near Elterwater.
Colwith Force — waterfall in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 9.7 km
About
Colwith Force is a waterfall located in england north west. 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
Colwith Force is a waterfall located in North-West England. It is known for its picturesque cascades and scenic surroundings. The area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment, making it a notable feature in the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4194, -3.0373
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: n759707540 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Great How
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Little Langdale
Gorges · 0.9 km
Elter Water
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Pierce How Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Skelwith Force
Waterfalls · 1.4 km
The Cathedral chamber
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Bowfell
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Elterwater Hostel
Hostels · 1.5 km
Elterwater Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Elterwater
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District)
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.7 km
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Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colwith Force?
- Colwith Force is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9NU), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Colwith Force?
- Colwith Force — waterfall in england north west.
- How do I get to Colwith Force?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9NU.
- Is Colwith Force a protected site?
- Yes — Colwith Force is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Colwith Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9NU. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.