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Routes & Experiences

Week 35 - Easy Access

Level of Fitness
Suitable for wheelchair users. No experience necessary

The Experience
Known as 'the valley of the waterfalls', Wensleydale harbours many delights for the visitor. Cotter Force, west of Hawes, is a lovely secluded waterfall in a wooded setting. It is a series of about half a dozen waterfalls with the largest single drop being about 1.5m. The force widens as it descends being only a couple of feet wide at the top and about 4.5m wide at the bottom.

The trail is a 490m level footpath alongside the beck and is suitable for wheelchairs. The surface is constructed of compacted stone with a general width of 110cm. There are three seating areas evenly spaced along the footpath.

Whilst walking the route look out for dippers, grey wagtails, redstarts, long tailed tits and kingfishers.

Have a go
Waterfalls are at their most dramatic after heavy rain. Although this can happen at any time of year, this walk can often be most memorable in winter.  If the weather has been particularly cold there are often fantastic icicles to be found hanging from the falls and surrounding vegetation.
This 490m level footpath alongside the beck is suitable for wheelchairs. The surface is constructed of compacted stone with a general width of 110cm. There are three seating areas evenly spaced along the footpath.

Find out more
Access for All in Wensleydale which is available from all National Park Centres.