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Intake Force

Waterfall

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland, Riverside, Valley

Walking, Photography

Autumn for best colours

Karl and Ali / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Intake Force is a small upland waterfall, about ten feet high, on Bleaberry Beck near the hamlet of Barras in the eastern hills of Cumbria, close to the old Stainmore road between Brough and Barnard Castle. The beck drops over a rock step in open Pennine country of rough pasture and moorland, a mode...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

1 day parking

The Tan Hill Inn, Keld​, The White Hare Cafe​, The Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen​

Gillcumber Glamping Pods, Beckside Cabin

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Intake Force?
Deep within the Yorkshire fells, this remote cascade waits on the waters of Bleaberry Beck. Hikers usually cross the open moorland to track down the rushing stream.

What type of place is Intake Force?
Intake Force is a waterfall on Bleaberry Beck on the high fells of Yorkshire.

When is the best time to visit Intake Force?
Autumn for best colours brings brilliant copper tones to the bracken covering the surrounding valley slopes. Alternatively, choosing a crisp spring afternoon ensures a much stronger water volume to witness the drop at maximum power.

What can you do at Intake Force?
Walking across the rough limestone pavement allows you to spot small trout darting across the perfectly clear gravel shallows. Photography enthusiasts routinely capture the active current plunging down into the shadowed basin.

How long should I spend at Intake Force?
Allowing roughly an hour provides ample time to safely navigate the narrow grassy track and examine the deep fissures in the rock. Packing a warm drink helps if you want to sit and enjoy the quiet ravine.

Where do I park at Intake Force?
A single day parking space sits within walking distance of the trail. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Intake Force?
The Tan Hill Inn, Keld, The White Hare Cafe, and The Black Bull Hotel, Kirkby Stephen provide three spots to find food in the wider area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Intake Force?
Gillcumber Glamping Pods and Beckside Cabin offer a couple of options for an overnight stay in the region. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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