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Elterwater, Colwith Force & Skelwith Force

Colwith Force
Colwith Force

Highlights of this walk

  • two impressive waterfalls
  • stunning views of the Langdale Pikes above Elterwater Lake
  • the pretty village of Elterwater
  • the scenic Brathay valley and the River Brathay
This is a walk for fine views that will stay in your memory. The Brathay valley looking up towards the Langdales is one of the most attractive scenes in the Lakes. Nothing on this walk is 'biggest', 'widest' or 'highest' but all the elements combine to offer a day of visual pleasure.

Safety and Difficulty

Apart from the need for obvious care around the falls, this is a safe walk. Mostly on the level, there are nevertheless two stiff climbs from Elterwater village towards Little Langdale and about 1 mile before Skelwith Bridge. Stony sections of the route would make smooth soles shoes a dangerous choice.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

Take the A593 from Ambleside, or from Coniston. at Skelwith Bridge, turn off to take the Langdale road (also signposted for Elterwater). After about 200 yards turn right into a National Trust car park.

Car Parking

Use the National Trust car park below Loughrigg Tarn (about 200 yards up the Langdale road from Skelwith Bridge).