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Notable waterfall · Lancashire, Lancashire

Esk Falls

Esk Falls is a waterfall in Lancashire, Lancashire.

Esk Falls: 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 Esk Falls

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 Esk Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.42300, -3.19415. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Esk Falls

    • Hard Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Slight Side · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Hardknott Roman Fort · fort · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Crinkle Crags · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Great How · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Bowfell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Cold Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Esk Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Wrynose Bottom · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Rossett Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Pike of Blisco · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Great End · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Grey Friar · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Lingmell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Allen Crags · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Great Carrs · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Sty Head · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Wasdale · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Esk Falls flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Esk Falls?

    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 Esk Falls?

    Nearby: Hard Knott (viewpoint, 2 km), Slight Side (viewpoint, 3 km), Hardknott Roman Fort (fort, 3 km), Crinkle Crags (viewpoint, 3 km), Great How (viewpoint, 4 km), Bowfell (viewpoint, 4 km).

    Is Esk Falls worth visiting?

    Esk Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Lancashire on Spotwander.