Notable waterfall · York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire

Scale Haw Force

Scale Haw Force is a waterfall in York and North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire.

Scale Haw Force: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Scale Haw Force

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Scale Haw Force: tips

  • Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
  • Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.

How to reach Scale Haw Force — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.07145, -1.96421. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Scale Haw Force

    • Saint Michael and All Angels · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Thorpe Fell Top · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • St. Mary's Church · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Mossdale Caverns · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Meugher · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Kettlewell Parish Church · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Great Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Sharp Haw · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
    • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
    • St Chad · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Skipton Castle · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Craven Museum · museum · York and North Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Malham Cove · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Aireville Park · park · York and North Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Christ Church · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Cowside Beck · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
    • St Andrew · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Little Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Scale Haw Force?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Scale Haw Force?

    Nearby: Saint Michael and All Angels (church, 3 km), Thorpe Fell Top (viewpoint, 6 km), St. Mary's Church (church, 7 km), Mossdale Caverns (cave, 7 km), Meugher (viewpoint, 8 km), Kettlewell Parish Church (church, 12 km).

    Is Scale Haw Force worth visiting?

    Scale Haw Force is listed as a notable waterfall in York and North Yorkshire on Spotwander.