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Waterfalls · North West England

Hardraw Force

In or near Cubeck.

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Hardraw Force — waterfall in england north west.

Hardraw Force - geograph.org.uk - 7634684

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Garsdale · 8.1 km

About

Hardraw 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: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hardraw Force is a waterfall located in North-West England. It is known for being one of the highest unbroken waterfalls in the country. Visitors can observe the water cascading over a limestone cliff, surrounded by natural woodland. The site is accessible via a small entrance fee, which contributes to its maintenance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3198, -2.2020
Parish
High Abbotside
Postcode
DL8 3LY
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Garsdale — 8.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hardraw Force?
Hardraw Force is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 3LY), in the parish of High Abbotside.
What is Hardraw Force?
Hardraw Force — waterfall in england north west.
How do I get to Hardraw Force?
The nearest railway station is Garsdale, about 8.1 km away. The nearest town is Cubeck. Drivers can use postcode DL8 3LY.
Is Hardraw Force a protected site?
Yes — Hardraw Force is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Hardraw Force?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 3LY. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.