Aysgarth Falls
A series of three tiered waterfalls on the River Ure, linked by woodland paths and the most popular sight in Wensleydale.
Aysgarth Falls consists of three broad limestone step waterfalls, upper, middle and lower, stretching about 1.5 km along the river. After rain, the water rushes down in a tea-brown torrent. The film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was shot at the Upper Falls. The National Park Visitor Centre nearby has a paid car park and a café. A walk around the Freeholders' Wood woodland trail takes about an hour to see all three tiers. Entry is free. Bolton Castle, about 3 km away, can be visited on the same trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bolton Castle
- Muker & Swaledale Meadows
- How Stean Gorge
- Kilnsey Crag
- Kisdon Force
- Hawes & Dales Countryside Museum
- Wensleydale Creamery
- Hardraw Force