Waterfalls · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Force
In or near Colsterdale.
Great Force — waterfall in england yorkshire.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 8.9 km
About
Great Force is a waterfall located in england yorkshire. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Force is a waterfall located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its impressive cascade, attracting visitors seeking natural beauty. The surrounding area offers opportunities for walking and exploration, making it a point of interest for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2384, -1.8883
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Scrafton
- Postcode
- DL8 4RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: n13243275571 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Force?
- Great Force is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4RT), in the parish of West Scrafton.
- What is Great Force?
- Great Force — waterfall in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Great Force?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 8.9 km away. The nearest town is Colsterdale. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4RT.
- Is Great Force a protected site?
- Yes — Great Force is part of the East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4RT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.