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Eskdale Mill – Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall loop from Devoke Water

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Eskdale Mill – Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall loop from Devoke Water

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Eskdale Mill – Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall loop from Devoke Water

02:51

10.1km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.13 km

View of Stanley Force Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be really careful at the viewing point, it’s a 150 feet drop.

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3.27 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Esk flows through Eskdale. Lovely paths follow the banks, giving access to the river for paddling or just to enjoy the view. Bit rocky and rough but not far from the road and great fun for kids.

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5.03 km

Eskdale Mill

Highlight • Structure

Eskdale Mill is a historic watermill dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest working watermills in the Lake District. The mill has now been restored and is a popular visitor attraction showcasing the traditional milling techniques and workings of a watermill.

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6.69 km

St Catherine's Church and Stepping Stones, Eskdale

Highlight • Religious Site

Everyone loves stepping stones

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6.71 km

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

7.48 km

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

This is a beautiful walk up through Stanley Ghyll which is a stunning gorge with a constant sound of tumbling waterfalls.

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7.67 km

Stanley Ghyll Trail

Highlight • River

Stanley Ghyll flows down from Birker Fell to the River Esk near Boot. There is a steep path which follows the stream and passes the spectacular Stanley Force.

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7.76 km

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stanley Ghyll Force on Birker Beck south of Eskdale is a 20m high waterfall in a dramatic narrow gorge.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

1.88 km

756 m

724 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

1.96 km

1.44 km

873 m

633 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

16°C

26 %

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Eskdale Mill – Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall loop from Devoke Water

View of Stanley Force Waterfall

Stone Bridge Over the River Esk near Dalegarth

Eskdale Mill

St Catherine's Church and Stepping Stones, Eskdale

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Stanley Ghyll Waterfall

Stanley Ghyll Trail

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

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