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North West England

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Eskdale

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Eskdale

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Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Eskdale

02:12

7.94km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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528 m

Milkingstead Wood

Forest

2

1.03 km

Suspension Bridge Over the River Esk

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Beautiful suspension bridge over the river

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3

2.09 km

Sunny Clearing

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4

3.56 km

Money Tree Log, Lake District National Park

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5

3.60 km

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall

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This is a beautiful walk up through Stanley Ghyll which is a stunning gorge with a constant sound of tumbling waterfalls.

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6

3.71 km

Waterfall on Forest Path, Lake District National Park

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Stunning waterfall

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7

3.78 km

Stanley Ghyll Trail

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Stanley Ghyll flows down from Birker Fell to the River Esk near Boot. There is a steep path which follows the stream and passes the spectacular Stanley Force.

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8

3.88 km

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

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Stanley Ghyll Force on Birker Beck south of Eskdale is a 20m high waterfall in a dramatic narrow gorge.

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9

4.09 km

View of Stanley Force Waterfall

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Be really careful at the viewing point, it’s a 150 feet drop.

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B

7.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.07 km

664 m

318 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

2.22 km

943 m

664 m

318 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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9°C

49 %

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