Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force waterfall loop from Burton in Lonsdale

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Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force waterfall loop from Burton in Lonsdale

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Hollybush Spout Waterfall – Thornton Force waterfall loop from Burton in Lonsdale

04:56

17.4km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.71 km for 1.61 km

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After 9.52 km for 895 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Pecca Falls Viewing Area

Viewpoint

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Hollybush Spout Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Hollybush Spout is a dramatic and powerful waterfall with a drop of approximately 30 feet (9 m). It's set within a deep narrow, rocky cleft.

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7.66 km

One of the most impressive waterfalls in all the Dales. The waters of the River Twiss flow over the edge of a limestone scar, creating an amazing spectacle. It's huge, tumultuous, noisy and completely unmissable.

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7.72 km

Thornton Force waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dropping 46 feet (14 m) over a limestone cliff, Thornton Force will take your breath away when it comes into view. Interestingly, there are several layers to the rock behind …

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9.21 km

Fellside Track With View of Ingleborough

Highlight • Viewpoint

Away from the rivers but still on the waterfalls trail, this is a really nice fellside track with far ranging views across to Ingleborough and limestone country

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9.35 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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Quarry Wood

Forest

11.0 km

View of Twistleton Scar

Highlight • Viewpoint

This path is currently closed because of Covid19. It is part of the famous Ingleton waterfalls walk and is one of the best walks of this nature in the UK. …

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