Waterfalls · North East England
Lair Banks Waterfall
In or near Castleside.
Lair Banks Waterfall — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Lair Banks Waterfall is a waterfall located in scotland lowlands. 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: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lair Banks Waterfall is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This natural feature is characterised by its cascading water and scenic surroundings, typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for a short walk or a peaceful moment in nature. The waterfall contributes to the area's biodiversity and is a point of interest for those exploring the local geography.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8278, -1.9307
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Muggleswick
- Postcode
- DH8 9DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
Sources
- osm: n7914281411 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lair Banks Waterfall?
- Lair Banks Waterfall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH8 9DF), in the parish of Muggleswick.
- What is Lair Banks Waterfall?
- Lair Banks Waterfall — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lair Banks Waterfall?
- Drivers can use postcode DH8 9DF.
- Is Lair Banks Waterfall a protected site?
- Yes — Lair Banks Waterfall is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lair Banks Waterfall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH8 9DF. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.