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Stainforth Force waterfall – Hoffmann Kiln loop from Stainforth

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Stainforth

Stainforth Force waterfall – Hoffmann Kiln loop from Stainforth

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Stainforth Force waterfall – Hoffmann Kiln loop from Stainforth

00:38

5.49km

60m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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619 m

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

A scenic packhorse bridge crosses the river here before it flows over this large waterfall right next to the riverside path. Come on October and you might just see salmon leaping up it to spawn higher up the river

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720 m

Stainforth Force waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny weekends, etc.), at other times of the year you often have it all to yourself. If you happen to be here during autumn, look out for salmon leaping up the falls on their way to their spawning grounds.

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874 m

Riverside Trail Along the River Ribble

Highlight (Segment) • River

A good path follows the river and makes for superb trail running - sometimes rocky, sometimes muddy and up and down from the riverfront to the top of the steep banks - definitely worth a visit

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3.65 km

Wooden Staircase Viewpoint by the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.17 km

Hoffmann Kiln

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1873 to 1939, the Hoffmann Kiln played an important role in Craven's industry. The kiln was constructed for the Craven Lime Company to burn limestone from a nearby quarry into lime. Local farmers then used this on their crops and building companies added it to their mortar. The kiln closed at the start of the 20th century.

In 1951, a ceremony was organised to demolish the chimney, but in a funny turn of events, it fell on its own accord the day before.

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4.43 km

Hoffmann Kiln

Highlight • Historical Site

5.30 km

Craven Heifer

Highlight • Pub

With three roaring log fires, real ales, hearty food and a covered beer garden with a stream flowing through it, this cosy little pub is the perfect place to relax after a day hiking in the Yorkshire Dales. According to the website, the restaurant serves "a variety of tasty meals made from local, seasonal produce". There's also accommodation available.

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5.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.46 km

1.40 km

865 m

827 m

729 m

196 m

Surfaces

2.12 km

1.40 km

1.16 km

640 m

159 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

10°C

1°C

60 %

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Stainforth Force waterfall – Hoffmann Kiln loop from Stainforth

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

Stainforth Force waterfall

Riverside Trail Along the River Ribble

Wooden Staircase Viewpoint by the River

Hoffmann Kiln

Hoffmann Kiln

Craven Heifer

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