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Ingleton

Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall

Yorkshire And The Humber

Ingleton

Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall

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Baxenghyll Gorge Waterfall

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Ingleton, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

November 14, 2018

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From the viewing bridge at Baxenghyll Gorge, you're afforded a dramatic view of the River Doe far below. If heights are not your thing, then this might not be for you. For most people, though, you will find this terrific view as thrilling as it is stunning.

The Wandering Fiona

May 11, 2022

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Many waterfalls on this route with this gorge as well showing off what Ingleton has to offer.

Andy

January 13, 2024

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One of the many waterfalls along the trial

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