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The Great Britain Guide

Waterfalls Β· North West England

Ritson Force

In or near Buttermere.

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Ritson Force β€” waterfall in england north west.

Ritson Force Waterfall (Upper Section), Wasdale Head - geograph.org.uk - 7298562

Brian Deegan β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth Β· 8.6 km

About

Ritson 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 Derwent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ritson Force is a waterfall located in North-West England. It features cascading waters that create a natural spectacle in the surrounding landscape. The site offers a tranquil setting, popular with walkers and those seeking a peaceful outdoor experience.

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

Coordinates
54.4723, -3.2583
District
Cumberland
Parish
Wasdale
Postcode
CA20 1EX
Parliamentary constituency
Whitehaven and Workington
Nearest railway station
Dalegarth β€” 8.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Moody day at Wasdale Head - geograph.org.uk - 7124151πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Wasdale Head Campsite

Wasdale Head Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

Church of St OlafπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· North West England

Church of St Olaf

Church of St Olaf β€” grade II listed church in Wasdale Head, Cumbria, England, UK.

Free
Interior of St. Olaf's Church - geograph.org.uk - 5165699πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· North West England

St Olaf's Church, Wasdale

St Olaf's Church, Wasdale β€” a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free
Interior of St. Olaf's Church - geograph.org.uk - 5165699πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North West England

Fell And Rock Climbing Club

Fell And Rock Climbing Club β€” a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Sheepfold above Wasdale Head - geograph.org.uk - 3319587πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Yewbarrow North Top

Yewbarrow North Top β€” mountain in england north west. Elevation: 616.6 m.

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Lingmell Beck - geograph.org.uk - 3478301πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Great Gable

Great Gable β€” a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Where to eat & stay near Ritson Force

Places to stay

Moody day at Wasdale Head - geograph.org.uk - 7124151πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Wasdale Head Campsite

Wasdale Head Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

National Trust Car Park at Wasdale Head - geograph.org.uk - 4526216πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Wasdale Campsite

Wasdale Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

β†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Black Sail Hut ^ Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 2472239πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Black Sail

YHA Black Sail β€” a hostel in england north east.

β†— yha.org.uk
Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea - Borrowdale, Cumbria - geograph.org.uk - 6378875πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Seathwaite Farm Campsite

Seathwaite Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

β†— seathwaitefarmcamping.co.uk
Honister.com Land Rover at the slate mine - geograph.org.uk - 6185901πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Honister Pass YHA

Honister Pass YHA β€” a hostel in england north east.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— yha.org.uk
Wast Water Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 3309639πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Wasdale Hall

YHA Wasdale Hall β€” a hostel in england north west.

β†— yha.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

Bridges in Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 6184993πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Grange Bridge Cottage

Grange Bridge Cottage β€” a cafΓ© in england north east.

β†— grangebridgecottage.com
Fields north of Grasmere - geograph.org.uk - 3350755πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ lakedistrictinns.co.uk
Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

YHA Cafe

YHA Cafe β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

β†— yha.org.uk
St Luke's Church, Torver - geograph.org.uk - 2322403πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Church House Public House

Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Brantwood - geograph.org.uk - 2526670πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant

The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant β€” a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— brantwood.org.uk
Blacksmith's Arms - geograph.org.uk - 8103217πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Blacksmiths Arms

Blacksmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Abney Hall, Cheadle - geograph.org.uk - 390116πŸ“· 5

Waterfalls Β· North West England

Two Penny Waterfall

Two Penny Waterfall β€” waterfall in england west midlands.

The foot of Hell Gill - geograph.org.uk - 3156728πŸ“· 5

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Whorneyside Force

Whorneyside Force β€” waterfall in england north west.

Old Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 2217708πŸ“· 5

Waterfalls Β· North West England

Taylorgill Force

Taylorgill Force β€” waterfall in england north west.

Roofless hut above Low Birker Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7732609πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ritson Force?
Ritson Force is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA20 1EX), in the parish of Wasdale.
What is Ritson Force?
Ritson Force β€” waterfall in england north west.
How do I get to Ritson Force?
The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA20 1EX.
Is Ritson Force a protected site?
Yes β€” Ritson Force is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Ritson Force?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA20 1EX. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.