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Skelwith Force

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

A lovely waterfall close to the Ambleside - Coniston road, yet visited by few. The walk to Skelwith Force is an easy stroll through beautiful Lake District scenery. A walk to the falls can easily be combined with a longer stroll to Elter Water or beyond into the heart of the stunning Great Langdale valley. more details ...
Skelwith Bridge, Lake District, Cumbria, England, LA22 9NJ

About Skelwith Force
Attraction Type: Countryside - Waterfall
Location: From the A593 between Ambleside and Coniston take the minor road at Skelwith Bridge, signposted to the Langdales and Elterwater. After 1/2 mile park at the Silverbridge parking area.
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Loughrigg Fell - 1.3 miles (Countryside) Ambleside Roman Fort - 1.9 miles (Roman) Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum - 2.3 miles (Historic Property) Stagshaw Garden - 2.4 miles (Garden) Tarn Hows - 2.5 miles (Countryside) Tom Gill - 2.5 miles (Countryside) Rydal Mount - 2.5 miles (Historic Property) Wray Castle - 2.6 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Grasmere - 1.6 miles away Ambleside - 2 miles away Rydal - 2.2 miles away Coniston - 4.3 miles away Windermere - 5.3 miles away Watendlath - 9 miles away Glenridding - 9 miles away Keswick - 12.9 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Skelwith Force

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Old Carriage House - 1.8 miles from Skelwith Force Clappersgate, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

3, Tarn Cottages - 2.1 miles from Skelwith Force Grasmere, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £258

Amble Cottage - 2.2 miles from Skelwith Force Ambleside, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £280

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Nearest Hotels

The Britannia Inn - 1.2 miles from Skelwith Force Ambleside, Cumbria Stay from: £90.00

Three Shires Inn - 1.6 miles from Skelwith Force Little Langdale, Cumbria Stay from: £78.00

Langdale Hotel & Country Club - 1.6 miles from Skelwith Force Great Langdale, Cumbria Stay from: £80.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Harwood - 1.9 miles from Skelwith Force Grasmere, Cumbria From: £85.00

Wanslea Guest House - 2.2 miles from Skelwith Force Ambleside, Cumbria From: £39.00

Melrose Guest House - 2.2 miles from Skelwith Force Ambleside, Cumbria From: £35.00

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Waterhead
Tourist Information Centre
Waterhead Car Park
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0EN
Tel: 015394 32729
Fax: 015394 31728
Email: waterheadtic@lake-district.gov.uk
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