Waterfalls · North East England
Rutter Force
In or near Coupland.
Rutter Force — waterfall in england north east.

Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 4.9 km
About
Rutter Force is a waterfall located in england north east. 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rutter Force is a waterfall located in North-East England. This natural feature is characterised by its cascading waters, set within a scenic landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for observing the beauty of the surrounding area. The site is accessible for those interested in enjoying the outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5364, -2.4929
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ormside
- Postcode
- CA16 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 4.9 km
Sources
- osm: n7967164579 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rutter Force?
- Rutter Force is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6ES), in the parish of Ormside.
- What is Rutter Force?
- Rutter Force — waterfall in england north east.
- How do I get to Rutter Force?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6ES.
- Is Rutter Force a protected site?
- Yes — Rutter Force is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rutter Force?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6ES.