Waterfalls · North West England
Ritson Force
In or near Buttermere.
Ritson Force — waterfall in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth · 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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4723, -3.2583
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wasdale
- Postcode
- CA20 1EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 8.6 km
Sources
- osm: n6088387937 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7336792 (CC0)
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Campsites · 1.7 km
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Nearby
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wasdale Head Campsite
Wasdale Head Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Olaf
Church of St Olaf — grade II listed church in Wasdale Head, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Olaf's Church, Wasdale
St Olaf's Church, Wasdale — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Fell And Rock Climbing Club
Fell And Rock Climbing Club — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Yewbarrow North Top
Yewbarrow North Top — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 616.6 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Great Gable
Great Gable — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Ritson Force
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wasdale Head Campsite
Wasdale Head Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wasdale Campsite
Wasdale Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Black Sail
YHA Black Sail — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Seathwaite Farm Campsite
Seathwaite Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Honister Pass YHA
Honister Pass YHA — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Wasdale Hall
YHA Wasdale Hall — a hostel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Church House Public House
Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant
The Terrace Coffee House and Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: sandwich;lunch.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Blacksmiths Arms
Blacksmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently 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 — waterfall in england north west.
- How do I get to Ritson Force?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 8.6 km away. The nearest town is Buttermere. Drivers can use postcode CA20 1EX.
- Is Ritson Force a protected site?
- Yes — 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.