The 5 Best Waterfalls Of The Yorkshire Dales

While they are not the biggest waterfalls, Beezley Falls are my favourite falls on the trail with an almost prehistoric look. The viewing area for these falls is a bit smaller and it's a bit more awkward to line up the falls in the background, but they are usually much quieter and you get chance to just sit and enjoy nature for a while. View On Google Maps.

Probably the most famous waterfalls of the Yorkshire Dales, Aysgarth Falls have three distinct sets of waterfalls and there are numerous viewing points and plenty of places you can easily access the river. Starting with the Upper falls which are visible from the road, there are multiple tiers and like most falls they look most impressive after recent rain. It's easy to spend a few hours here but they can get very busy especially in Summer. Aysgarth's Middle Falls consist of a single waterfall and are only accessible via some steps to a small viewing platform. These falls are very photogenic but the viewing area can get very busy at peak times. Aysgarth's Lower Falls feature long cascading waterfalls with multiple tiers and can be viewed from the top or you can walk further along to access the riverside and get a great view looking back up the falls. There are numerous small rock pools eroded by the river and while this area can get quite busy, it's usually quieter than the Upper Falls. View On Google Maps.