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Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Devoke Water

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Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Devoke Water

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Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Devoke Water

03:13

11.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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1.13 km

The Boat House

Highlight • Lake

A magical place. Reminded me of howls moving castle

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1.40 km

Devoke Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

An hidden gem a bit boggy for a walk but take you boat out and enjoy

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5.17 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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5.38 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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5.55 km

Waterfall on Forest Path, Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

Stunning waterfall

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5.61 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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11.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

1.96 km

731 m

169 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.59 km

2.29 km

1.49 km

777 m

331 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

18°C

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Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall – Stanley Ghyll Trail loop from Devoke Water

The Boat House

Devoke Water

View of Stanley Force Waterfall

Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall

Waterfall on Forest Path, Lake District National Park

Stanley Ghyll Trail

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