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Scale Force Waterfall

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The tallest waterfall in the Lake District, located beside Crummock Water on land owned by the National Trust. Access is via an easy walk from Buttermere village. This was one of the required sites to see in Victorian times, and launches ran regularly across Crummock Water to take Victorian sightseers to within a short walk of the falls. Today's visitors get to ride shanks mare from Buttermere, but the falls are well worth the exertion! more details ...
Buttermere, Buttermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Scale Force Waterfall
Attraction Type: Countryside - Waterfall
Location: Park in the National Trust car park in Buttermere. Take the path from the Bridge Hotel signposted Scale Bridge and Scale Force. Total distance 2.5 miles, fairly easy going.
Website: Scale Force Waterfall
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Photo Credit: David Ross
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Nearest Attractions Crummock Water - 1.3 miles (Countryside) Buttermere Lake - 2 miles (Countryside) Ennerdale Water - 3.2 miles (Countryside) Force Crag Mine - 4.1 miles (Family) Honister Pass - 5.2 miles (Countryside) Whinlatter Pass - 5.6 miles (Countryside) Spout Force Waterfall - 5.8 miles (Countryside) Blakely Rise stone circle - 5.9 miles (Prehistoric)

Nearest Towns and Villages Watendlath - 7.7 miles away Keswick - 8.3 miles away Cockermouth - 8.7 miles away Gosforth - 9.7 miles away St Bees - 12.4 miles away Grasmere - 13.6 miles away Ravenglass - 14.2 miles away Glenridding - 14.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Craggfoot Cottage - 2 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Buttermere, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

Routen House - 3 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Ennerdale, Cumbria Sleeps: 12 Stay from: £1200

Heckbarley - 5 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Ennerdale, Cumbria Sleeps: 9 Stay from: £450

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Nearest Hotels

Shepherds Arms Hotel - 5 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Cleator, Cumbria Stay from: £40.00

Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel - 6.3 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Keswick, Cumbria Stay from: £126.00

The Cottage in the Wood - 6.4 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Braithwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £110.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

New House Farm - 3.6 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Cockermouth, Cumbria From: £150.00

Powe House - 7.4 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Keswick, Cumbria From: £30.00

Seymour House - 8.2 miles from Scale Force Waterfall Keswick, Cumbria From: £110.00

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Seatoller
Tourist Information Centre
Seatoller Barn
Borrowdale
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5XN
Tel: 017687 77294
Fax: 017687 77294
Email: Seatollertic@lake-district.gov.uk
Web: http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/
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