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Notable waterfall · Lancashire, Lancashire

Colwith Force

Colwith Force is a waterfall in Lancashire, Lancashire.

Colwith 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 Colwith 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.

How to reach Colwith Force — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.41941, -3.03734. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Colwith Force

    • Little Langdale · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Loughrigg Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Holme Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Lingmoor Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Tarn Hows · lake · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Grasmere · lake · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Great Langdale · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Rydal Falls · waterfall · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Wetherlam · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Allan Bank · fort · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • St Mary's · church · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Nab Scar · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Wray Castle · fort · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Latterbarrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Pike of Blisco · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Heron Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Great Carrs · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Harrison Stickle · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Colwith Force flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Colwith Force yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Colwith 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 Colwith Force?

    Nearby: Little Langdale (viewpoint, 2 km), Loughrigg Fell (viewpoint, 3 km), Holme Fell (viewpoint, 4 km), Lingmoor Fell (viewpoint, 4 km), Tarn Hows (lake, 4 km), Grasmere (lake, 4 km).

    Is Colwith Force worth visiting?

    Colwith Force is listed as a notable waterfall in Lancashire on Spotwander.