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Rutter Force Waterfall – Hoff Beck Footbridge loop from Ormside

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Rutter Force Waterfall – Hoff Beck Footbridge loop from Ormside

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Rutter Force Waterfall – Hoff Beck Footbridge loop from Ormside

03:38

13.7km

140m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Rutter Force Waterfall

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive waterfall on Hoff Beck, just upstream of an old mill (now self-catering accommodation). The mill was made for grinding corn, then converted to manufacture bobbins and finally a sawmill.
It's easily visible from the bridge.

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2.35 km

Rutter Falls and Watermill

Highlight • Waterfall

Very picturesque, with holiday cottages. Worth a detour

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4.03 km

Hoff Beck Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A sturdy bridge over Hoff Beck, near Dougles Ing. A green spot, particularly in the summer when the trees are green. There are steps leading up onto the bridge, which …

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7.76 km

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This magnificent castle, standing proud above the Eden Valley, was built at the behest of William II after he had driven the Scots out of Westmorland in 1092. Caesar's Tower …

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

4.53 km

1.69 km

1.26 km

519 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

3.87 km

3.55 km

1.10 km

519 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

15°C

59 %

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Rutter Force Waterfall – Hoff Beck Footbridge loop from Ormside

Rutter Force Waterfall

Rutter Falls and Watermill

Hoff Beck Footbridge

Appleby Castle and Caesar's Tower

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