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Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Boot

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North West England

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Boot

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4.9

(15)

96

hikers

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Boot

01:05

3.65km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

40 m

Dalegarth Station – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Highlight • Settlement

Good shop, cafe & toilets available too!

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2

816 m

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Esk flows through Eskdale. Lovely paths follow the banks, giving access to the river for paddling or just to enjoy the view. Bit rocky and rough but not far from the road and great fun for kids.

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3

1.31 km

Money Tree Log, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

1.35 km

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

This is a beautiful walk up through Stanley Ghyll which is a stunning gorge with a constant sound of tumbling waterfalls.

Tip by

5

1.46 km

Waterfall on Forest Path, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

Stunning waterfall

Tip by

6

1.53 km

Stanley Ghyll Trail

Highlight • River

Stanley Ghyll flows down from Birker Fell to the River Esk near Boot. There is a steep path which follows the stream and passes the spectacular Stanley Force.

Tip by

7

1.63 km

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stanley Ghyll Force on Birker Beck south of Eskdale is a 20m high waterfall in a dramatic narrow gorge.

Tip by

8

1.84 km

View of Stanley Force Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be really careful at the viewing point, it’s a 150 feet drop.

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B

3.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.99 km

772 m

629 m

256 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

990 m

582 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

5°C

30 %

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