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Aisgill Falls

Waterfall

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Riverside, Valley, Cliffs

Walking, Photography

Autumn for best colours

John Firth / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Aisgill Falls is the name attached to the waterfall at the head of Mallerstang, the high dale where Cumbria meets the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The fall itself is properly Hell Gill Force, where the young River Eden drops about eight to ten metres in a clean fall through a narrow cut in the rock,...

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The Cross Keys, Cautley

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Aisgill Falls?
Deep valley landscapes of Cumbria hold this spot near the Yorkshire Dales border. Walking tracks lead up into the higher fells where the river carves its channel.

What type of place is Aisgill Falls?
Aisgill Falls is a waterfall in the Mallerstang parish of Cumbria.

When is the best time to visit Aisgill Falls?
Autumn for best colours brings the most atmospheric weather as the surrounding leaves turn amber and gold. Heavy rainfall during these months supercharges the flow so you see the water at its maximum volume.

What can you do at Aisgill Falls?
Standing inside the damp rock amphitheatre lets you experience the thunderous sound of the crashing torrent. Photographers also capture wonderful frames of the peaty, brown water tumbling into the plunge pool below.

How long should I spend at Aisgill Falls?
Allowing roughly forty-five minutes gives you plenty of time to safely negotiate the track and enjoy the views. Keen walkers might linger longer to explore the surrounding valley paths.

Where do I park at Aisgill Falls?
Space for a single vehicle exists nearby providing one overnight parking spot. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Aisgill Falls?
The Cross Keys, Cautley serves meals as the single food outlet recorded nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Aisgill Falls?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Aisgill Falls, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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