Wain Wath Force

Amazing swimming spot. I passed by it on my walk but came back to it in the evening when it was much quieter. There were still a few people there but it was much busier in the early afternoon. It is quite easy to get to from the road but there is limited parking. There is all day parking at the campsite in Keld if you don't mind a fairly short walk for about £3 for the day. The water was beautiful once you got in and I could have stayed in for hours. I went in the weekday outside of school holidays when you can expect it to be much busier. The water is very deep so keep an eye on any children you might have with you.

Beautiful little spot near keld Richmond Shire. Easy to get to as at the roadside, but easy to miss when driving, only issue is tight parking on roadside maybe 4 to 5 càrs, bonus though is hardly anyone stops there. Roads are tight and narrow at times with passing spots, DANGERS... SIGN, WATER DEEP AND COLD . P.S no wheelchair access, could be difficult for people with poor balance and co-ordernation.😎

Such a lovely place to visit and take pictures at any time of the year especially in autumn when the colours are at their peak there also a lower waterfall with very interesting patterns in the rocks be extra careful though as it’s very slippery in places

This was a spectacular find. We came from Richmond, through Reeth and headed towards Thwaite and Angram. The cottages on the way are gorgeous, perched on the valley edge with what must be unbelievable views from their living room windows. Lots of tent camping sites on the way and some wild camping sites with minimal amenities. Parking here is tight as the roads are single track with passing places. We did think the falls were going to be a bit underwhelming but they are impressive and they go down steam for a long way with the most amazing stone features from the weathering over the ages. Bring a picnic it is peaceful and tranquil. We will be back.

This review is written from the point of view of a parent with 2 and 4 year old boys who love adventures. This waterfall is the perfect spot for a little family adventure. If you've come from the other side of Buttertubs Pass (with a quick stop at the top to see the "butter tubs"), the drive to get there is stunning, if a little scary for those who don't like heights. The waterfall is in a beautifully picturesque setting. It's obviously a popular spot for wildlife photography, as there were a fair few photographers there when we arrived. There is good access down to the edge of the river via some steps. Although not fully accessible, those with mobility issues can still get a good view of the falls from the road. You don't even really need to get out of your car! But for those who like adventure, as my boys (and there Mummy and I) do, you can get right down next to the water and walk along. Also, we were there in a fairly dry season so we could walk right out on the riverbed stones which was great fun. I would imagine this would not be possible if you visited after a season of lots of rain. But I guess you'd get a more powerful waterfall to watch. We'd bought sweets from a sweet shop in Hawes so sat on some big riverbed rocks and ate them as the water trickled around us. It's a great place to stop and have a picnic and there are loads of natural features and scenic photo opportunities. In summary, this is not the biggest waterfall in the area, but doesn't cost you anything to access and is right next to the road, so perfect for young children who love adventures but can't walk very far.