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Sour Milk Ghyll

Wild Swimming Spot

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Mountain, Valley, Riverside

Walking, Swimming, Photography

Year round

Photo: Steven Brown via Geograph.org.uk

Sour Milk Ghyll is a white, foaming waterfall in the Easedale valley near Grasmere in the Lake District, the outflow of the little mountain lake of Easedale Tarn tumbling down the fellside. Its name comes from the frothy white look of the water as it cascades over the rock. A popular walk from Grasm...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

6 day, 4 overnight

The Traveller’s Rest – Grasmere, Mathilde's Café​, The Inn at Grasmere – Grasmere

Bellfoot Rural Retreat, Elterwater Hostel, Rohan Rise

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Sour Milk Ghyll?
Cumbria welcomes outdoor enthusiasts to this gorgeous spot in the Lake District. Walkers find the rushing stream cascading down the fellside above a famous valley village.

What type of place is Sour Milk Ghyll?
Sour Milk Ghyll is a wild swimming spot in the Lake District National Park in England.

When is the best time to visit Sour Milk Ghyll?
Bright summer afternoons guarantee the most comfortable conditions for jumping into the natural rock pools. Sunny skies heat the water nicely since the gorge receives direct overhead light throughout the middle of the day.

What can you do at Sour Milk Ghyll?
Plunging into the deep, crystal clear basins offers an incredible rush after a long hill walk. Many people also enjoy photographing the frothy white cascades from the adjacent rocky trail.

How long should I spend at Sour Milk Ghyll?
Allocating roughly two hours provides plenty of time for a proper dip and a quick picnic. Serious hikers usually combine the stop with a longer trek up towards the high tarn.

Where do I park at Sour Milk Ghyll?
Spaces for ten vehicles exist close to the trail, offering a breakdown of six day spots and four overnight options. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Sour Milk Ghyll?
The Traveller’s Rest – Grasmere, Mathilde's Café, and The Inn at Grasmere – Grasmere represent three excellent establishments serving food nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Sour Milk Ghyll?
Bellfoot Rural Retreat, Elterwater Hostel, and Rohan Rise provide three comfortable choices for overnight accommodation in the vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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