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| Aira Force Waterfall near Ullswater is one of the best known waterfalls in the Lake District and it’s surprisingly easy to get too. Read on to find out everything you need to plan a day out here |
Aira Force Waterfall Walk near Ullswater
Where is Aira Force Waterfall?
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| Aira Force Waterfall is near Ullswater on its north-western edge. It’s about a 5 minute drive from Glenridding and a 15 minute drive from Pooley Bridge. The Ullswater steamer boat also stops near Aira Force so you could get off the steamer here for a walk. There is a National Trust Car Park at Aira Force which will cost you a few quid for a few hours |
Aira Force Waterfall – FAQ:
How long does it take to walk to Aira Force Waterfall?
The quickest walk to Aira Force Waterfall is 20 minutes from the car park. You can extend your walk in multiple directions.
Is Aira Force Waterfall free?
You don’t pay to see Aira Force waterfall but if you arrive by car you will have to pay to park at the National Trust Car Park.
Is Aira Force Waterfall an easy walk?
The walk to the waterfall is quite short and easy – along well marked paths, but there is steps which can be steep in part and you have to be quite mobile to get to the waterfall.
Can you drive to Aira Force Waterfall?
Yes, and most people do. There is a National Trust car park, with toilets and its about 20 mins walk to Aira Force Waterfall. Note the car park does get busy in summer months so try and get there early
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| Aira Force is a really impressive Lake District waterfall with a 65ft drop and you can get great views from the bottom on the viewing platform, as well as walk right across the old stone bridge |
Aira Force Waterfall Walk Map:
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Here is the Aira Force Waterfall map of all the walking paths in the area. The left map shows the wider area around Aira Force, including the path to High Force and beyond if you want to extend your walk. The map on the right shows in more detail the more popular paths to Aira Force Waterfall itself. Save off this map image to help when you get there!
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My favourite Aira Force Waterfall walking route:
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| I’ve highted in yellow the shorter walking route I prefer when visiting Aira Force for a leisurely walk, which can be done in about an hour. This is the route I’d take the kids on too. I like to do it in a clockwise direction, initially keeping close to Aira Force Beck on my right and then eventually heading down the 104 steps to the viewing platform to look up at Aira Force and get that amazing view and fresh air blast from the waterfall. I’ll then cross Aira Force Beck and head up the 76 steps and walk onto the stone bridge for a different perspective of Aira Force Waterfall. I’ll then retrace my steps slightly and then walk the higher path which leads to the 170 year-old Sitka Spruce, after that it’s onto Glade Bridge and then back to the car park. |
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| Aira Force Waterfall is impressive in all seasons and when visiting Aira Force you’ve got to view it from the bottom viewing platform and also the the stone bridge that goes over the top. On my preferred route above, you come down the 104 steps to the left on this photo and then cross the bridge bottom right and head up the 76 steps to the bridge over Aira Force. |
Extending your Aira Force walk
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