Waterfalls · North West England
Scale Force
In or near Buttermere.
Scale Force — waterfall in england north east.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Scale 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 Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scale Force is a waterfall located in North-East England. It is notable for being the highest waterfall in the Lake District, with a drop of approximately 170 feet. The site is frequented by walkers and offers a scenic view of the surrounding landscape. Access to Scale Force typically involves a short trek from nearby paths, making it a popular spot for those exploring the natural beauty of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5418, -3.3146
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Buttermere
- Postcode
- CA13 9FG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: n333588288 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scale Force?
- Scale Force is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9FG), in the parish of Buttermere.
- What is Scale Force?
- Scale Force — waterfall in england north east.
- How do I get to Scale Force?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9FG.
- Is Scale Force a protected site?
- Yes — Scale Force is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Scale Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9FG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.