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The Great Britain Guide

Waterfalls Β· North West England

Scaleclose Force

In or near Grange in Borrowdale.

Scaleclose Force β€” waterfall in england north east.

Rock pile on hill slope - geograph.org.uk - 4455237

Trevor Littlewood β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Scaleclose 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
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Scaleclose Force is a waterfall located in North-East England. It is known for its natural beauty and is a popular spot for walkers and nature enthusiasts. The waterfall contributes to the scenic landscape of the region, attracting visitors seeking tranquility and picturesque views. Access to Scaleclose Force typically involves walking trails that enhance the experience of the surrounding wilderness.

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

Coordinates
54.5225, -3.1658
District
Cumberland
Parish
Borrowdale
Postcode
CA12 5XQ
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Group of conifers above Seatoller - geograph.org.uk - 3543892πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

High Doat

High Doat β€” a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Group of conifers above Seatoller - geograph.org.uk - 3543892πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· North West England

High Doat

High Doat β€” mountain in england north east. Elevation: 283 m.

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Ford, River Derwent - geograph.org.uk - 486624πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· North West England

Rosthwaite Stepping Stones

Rosthwaite Stepping Stones β€” a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

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Borrowdale Youth Hostel, Longthwaite - geograph.org.uk - 4226852πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Borrowdale

YHA Borrowdale β€” a hostel in england north east.

A quiet corner of Rosthwaite - geograph.org.uk - 4705386πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· North West England

Yew Tree Farm

Yew Tree Farm β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.

Free↗ borrowdaleyewtreefarm.co.uk
Castle CragπŸ“· 4

Natural landmarks Β· North West England

Castle Crag

Castle Crag β€” mountain in Borrowdale, Cumbria, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Scaleclose Force

Places to stay

Borrowdale Youth Hostel, Longthwaite - geograph.org.uk - 4226852πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

YHA Borrowdale

YHA Borrowdale β€” a hostel in england north east.

A quiet corner of Rosthwaite - geograph.org.uk - 4705386πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· North West England

Yew Tree Farm

Yew Tree Farm β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england north east.

Free↗ borrowdaleyewtreefarm.co.uk
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B5289, Honister Pass - geograph.org.uk - 7768013πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Seatoller Farm

Seatoller Farm β€” a campsite in england north east.

β†— seatollerfarm.co.uk
Chapel House Farm, Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 7014688πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Chapel House Farm Campsite

Chapel House Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england north east.

Free↗ chapelhousefarmcampsite.co.uk
Melampyrum pratense - geograph.org.uk - 5010134πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Hollows Farm Campsite

Hollows Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england north east.

Free↗ hollowsfarm.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

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
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
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
Ambleside - 1983 - geograph.org.uk - 2225751πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Golden Rule Hotel

Golden Rule Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

Woodland path in the grounds of the Pheasant Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7334714πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Langdale Pikes from the Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, Windermere - geograph.org.uk - 3338472πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant

Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant β€” a restaurant in england north west.

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

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scaleclose Force?
Scaleclose Force is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XQ), in the parish of Borrowdale.
What is Scaleclose Force?
Scaleclose Force β€” waterfall in england north east.
How do I get to Scaleclose Force?
Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XQ.
Is Scaleclose Force a protected site?
Yes β€” Scaleclose Force is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Scaleclose Force?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5XQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.