Tucked away in a deep wooded gorge near the market town of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales, Scaleber Force feels like something out of a fantasy film. The waterfall drops around 40 feet over layers of limestone rock, tumbling through moss-covered cliffs and twisted woodland before crashing into dark pools below. The whole area has a wild, atmospheric feel — especially after rain, when the water thunders through the narrow ravine and fills the woods with echoing sound. In summer the gorge is lush and green, while autumn gives it a rich golden glow that photographers love.

HOW TO GET TO SCALEBER FORCE

One of the best things about Scaleber Force is how easy it is to reach. If you park at the right spot (on the roadside at the intersection of High Hill Lane and Black Gill Lane to the bottom right of the pin shown in the map above), it’s only a very short walk to the falls — often less than 10 minutes.

There’s a stile you’l need to hop over and a narrow woodland path leading down into the gorge. The descent is quite steep and can be slippery, especially after wet weather, so good hiking footwear is a must. While the walk itself is short, the final section to the very bottom of the waterfall is a little adventurous, with uneven rocky steps and exposed roots (which you may need to grab on to if you wish to visit the exact spot the photo above was taken from!)

This shows you the very short walk from the car park spot down into the gorge where Scaleber Force is located. Many people will drive right past the gorge and have no idea what is located there. It will take you no more than 5-10 mins to walk it

This place is a photographers dream and you won’t be disappointed if you visit (as long as it’s not completely dried up – so make sure it’s rained prior to your visit!) Igf you are in teh area and have 45 mins to spare be sure to check it out