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Waterfalls Β· North East England

Woldgill Force

In or near Alston.

Woldgill Force β€” waterfall in scotland lowlands.

The valley of Gilderdale Burn - geograph.org.uk - 2698902

Mike Quinn β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kirkhaugh Β· 3.8 km

About

Woldgill Force is a waterfall located in scotland lowlands. 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

Woldgill Force is a waterfall located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its cascading waters and natural surroundings. Visitors can expect a scenic spot that showcases the region's rugged beauty. The area may also offer opportunities for walking and photography.

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

Coordinates
54.8102, -2.5033
Nearest railway station
Kirkhaugh β€” 3.8 km

Sources

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Grey Nag

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Mountains & hills Β· North East England

Tom Smith's Stone Top

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Great Heaplaw

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Tom Smith's Stone

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Where to eat & stay near Woldgill Force

Places to stay

Alston signal box - geograph.org.uk - 3951667πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Tyne Willows

Tyne Willows β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Alston Train Station, Alston - geograph.org.uk - 4708634πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Tyne Willows

Tyne Willows β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

The River South Tyne near Alston - geograph.org.uk - 1938259πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North East England

YHA Alston

YHA Alston β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

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The River South Tyne near Alston - geograph.org.uk - 1938259πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North East England

YHA Alston

YHA Alston β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

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River South Tyne, outside Alston station - geograph.org.uk - 6195351πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· North East England

Lowbyer Manor Country House

Lowbyer Manor Country House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

Fell View Lake House Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

Stile and footpath near Dingwell Hill and Todd's Burn Farm - geograph.org.uk - 422319πŸ“· 5

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George Hotel Devonshire Street Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 1560122πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Narrowbar Cafe

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β†— narrowbarcafe.co.uk
Brewery Lane, Penrith New Squares - geograph.org.uk - 4366805πŸ“· 7

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Two Lions public house and integral stables

Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Old Boundary Marker south of Aygill Pool and the A66 - geograph.org.uk - 7615144πŸ“· 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Woldgill Force?
Woldgill Force is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Woldgill Force?
Woldgill Force β€” waterfall in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Woldgill Force?
The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 3.8 km away. Its coordinates are 54.8102Β°, -2.5033Β°.
Is Woldgill Force a protected site?
Yes β€” Woldgill 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 Woldgill Force?
The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 3.8 km away.