Skelwith Force

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Skelwith Force is a small but powerful waterfall in England’s Lake District, popular for its scenic woodland setting and easy accessibility.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf waterfall
access footpath from Skelwith Bridge
public right of way
alternativeName Skelwith Falls NERFINISHED
country England
etymologyNote "Force" derives from Old Norse "foss" meaning waterfall NERFINISHED
flowsInto River Brathay downstream towards Elterwater and Windermere
hasLandscapeFeature woodland setting
hasNearbyLake Elterwater NERFINISHED
hasNearbyRoad A593 road NERFINISHED
hasNearbySettlement Ambleside NERFINISHED
hasRecreationActivity nature observation
picnicking
walking
hasTouristAttractionType scenic viewpoint
waterfall attraction
hasViewTowards Langdale Pikes (from nearby paths)
hasWaterSource upland catchment of the Langdale valleys
height approximately 5 metres
isDescribedAs small but powerful waterfall
isPopularFor easy accessibility
family visits
photography
short walks
languageOfToponym English
locatedIn Cumbria
Lake District
locatedOnWatercourse River Brathay NERFINISHED
near Skelwith Bridge NERFINISHED
partOf Lake District National Park NERFINISHED
region North West England
safetyNote slippery rocks near the falls
strong currents in high water conditions

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River Brathay hasWaterfall Skelwith Force