Britain’s waterfalls may not match the scale of Niagara or Iguazu, but they offer their own distinctive character — dramatic plunges through wooded gorges, elegant tiered cascades in limestone dales, and wild Highland torrents tumbling through ancient glens. These practical visitor guides help you navigate England, Scotland, and Wales’ finest waterfalls with detailed information on access, parking, walking requirements, and admission costs where applicable. Coverage includes England’s most powerful waterfall — High Force in County Durham, where the River Tees drops 21 metres in a spectacular display — alongside the beautiful tiered Low Force upstream in Upper Teesdale.
Yorkshire’s waterfalls feature prominently, with comprehensive guides to Hardraw Force (England’s tallest single-drop waterfall, accessible through a pub), the popular Aysgarth Falls with its stepped limestone cascades, and the less-visited Linton Falls in the Yorkshire Dales. Devon’s Whitelady Waterfall in Lydford Gorge offers a dramatic plunge through a narrow chasm, whilst Scottish waterfalls include the impressive Plodda Falls in Glen Affric, the salmon-watching opportunity at the Falls of Shin near Lairg, and the coastal drama of Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye — where waterfalls plunge directly into the sea against basalt columns resembling pleated kilts. Each guide provides realistic information about walking difficulty, accessibility, facilities, and seasonal considerations, helping you plan visits that match your mobility and interests. More British waterfall guides will be added soon.
Devon waterfalls
- How to see the Whitelady Waterfall in Lydford Gorge.
Durham waterfalls
- How to see High Force – England’s most powerful waterfall.
- Why visit the Low Force waterfall in Upper Teesdale?
Yorkshire waterfalls
- How to visit Hardraw Force, England’s tallest waterfall.
- Practical visitor guide to Aysgarth Falls and Linton Falls in the Yorkshire Dales.
Scottish waterfalls
- How to visit Plodda Falls in Glen Affric.
- What to expect at the Falls of Shin near Lairg.
- How to visit Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye.
