Waterfalls · North West England
Thornton Force
In or near Ingleton.
Thornton Force — waterfall in england north west.
Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham · 6.9 km
About
Thornton 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thornton and Twisleton Glens SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton Force is a waterfall located in North-West England. It is known for its striking cascade, contributing to the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for photography and appreciation of the area's geology. The waterfall is a popular spot for walkers exploring nearby trails.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1728, -2.4689
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ingleton
- Postcode
- LA6 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n322831129 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton Force?
- Thornton Force is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JH), in the parish of Ingleton.
- What is Thornton Force?
- Thornton Force — waterfall in england north west.
- How do I get to Thornton Force?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JH.
- Is Thornton Force a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton Force is part of the Thornton and Twisleton Glens SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thornton Force?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JH.