Langcliffe Mill Reservoir – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Settle

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Langcliffe Mill Reservoir – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Settle

Moderate

hikers

Langcliffe Mill Reservoir – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Settle

02:29

8.83km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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122 m

St John the Evangelist Church, Langcliffe

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was originally one of the four ‘daughter’ churches of the Ancient Parish of Giggleswick. The site, together with funds for the building, was given by a member of a prominent Langcliffe family.

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1.20 km

Langcliffe Mill Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lovely mill pond, often with many mallard ducks, plus yellow irises in springtime.

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1.54 km

Stackhouse Weather Forecasting Stone

Highlight • Structure

This is one of many Weather Forecasting Stones that can be found all over the world! This one reads:

Stone is Wet = Raining
Stone is Dry = Not Raining …

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3.55 km

Archaeological Site

5.43 km

Stainforth Force Waterfall and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

A scenic packhorse bridge crosses the river here before it flows over this large waterfall right next to the riverside path. Come on October and you might just see salmon leaping up it to spawn higher up the river

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5.53 km

Stainforth Force waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny …

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