Waterfalls Β· North West England
Ritson Force
In or near Buttermere.
Ritson Force β waterfall in england north west.

Brian Deegan β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 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
- osm: n6088387937 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7336792 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Wasdale Head Campsite
Campsites Β· 0.6 km

Church of St Olaf
Historic churches Β· 0.7 km

St Olaf's Church, Wasdale
Historic churches Β· 0.7 km

Fell And Rock Climbing Club
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.7 km

Yewbarrow North Top
Mountains & hills Β· 1.0 km

Great Gable
Mountains & hills Β· 1.2 km

Yewbarrow
Mountains & hills Β· 1.5 km

Kirk Fell
Mountains & hills Β· 1.5 km

Kirk Fell
Natural landmarks Β· 1.6 km

Wasdale Campsite
Campsites Β· 1.7 km

Kirk Fell East Top
Mountains & hills Β· 2.0 km

Red Pike
Natural landmarks Β· 2.4 km
Nearby
Campsites Β· North West England
Wasdale Head Campsite
Wasdale Head Campsite β a campsite in england north west.
π· 3Historic churches Β· North West England
Church of St Olaf
Church of St Olaf β grade II listed church in Wasdale Head, Cumbria, England, UK.
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.
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.
Mountains & hills Β· North West England
Yewbarrow North Top
Yewbarrow North Top β mountain in england north west. Elevation: 616.6 m.
Mountains & hills Β· North West England
Great Gable
Great Gable β a hill or mountain in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Ritson Force
Places to stay
Campsites Β· North West England
Wasdale Head Campsite
Wasdale Head Campsite β a campsite in england north west.
Campsites Β· North West England
Wasdale Campsite
Wasdale Campsite β a campsite in england north west.
Hostels Β· North West England
YHA Black Sail
YHA Black Sail β a hostel in england north east.
Campsites Β· North West England
Seathwaite Farm Campsite
Seathwaite Farm Campsite β a campsite in england north west.
Hostels Β· North West England
Honister Pass YHA
Honister Pass YHA β a hostel in england north east.
Hostels Β· North West England
YHA Wasdale Hall
YHA Wasdale Hall β a hostel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
CafΓ©s Β· North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage β a cafΓ© in england north east.
Historic pubs Β· North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· North West England
Church House Public House
Church House Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
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.
Historic pubs Β· North West England
Blacksmiths Arms
Blacksmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Waterfalls Β· North West England
Whorneyside Force
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Waterfalls Β· North West England
Taylorgill Force
Taylorgill Force β waterfall in england north west.
π· 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 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.