Waterfalls Β· North West England
Sourmilk Gill Falls
In or near Grasmere.
Sourmilk Gill Falls β waterfall in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
About
Sourmilk Gill Falls is a waterfall located in england north west. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sourmilk Gill Falls is a waterfall located in North-West England. It is known for its scenic beauty, cascading down rocky terrain. This natural feature is part of the picturesque landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers various walking trails for visitors to explore.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4697, -3.0542
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n1781889684 (ODbL)
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Mountains & hills Β· North West England
Gibson Knott East Cairn
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Where to eat & stay near Sourmilk Gill Falls
Places to stay
Hostels Β· North West England
Thorney How
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Hostels Β· North West England
YHA Hostel Grasmere
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Swan Hotel
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Dale Lodge Hotel
Dale Lodge Hotel β a hotel in england north west.
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Grasmere Hotel
Grasmere Hotel β a hotel in england north west.
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Restaurants Β· North West England
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
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Restaurants Β· North West England
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CafΓ©s Β· North West England
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sourmilk Gill Falls?
- Sourmilk Gill Falls is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9QL), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Sourmilk Gill Falls?
- Sourmilk Gill Falls β waterfall in england north west.
- How do I get to Sourmilk Gill Falls?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9QL.
- Is Sourmilk Gill Falls a protected site?
- Yes β Sourmilk Gill Falls is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sourmilk Gill Falls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9QL. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.