Attermire Scar – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Stainforth

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Attermire Scar – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Stainforth

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Attermire Scar – Stainforth Force waterfall loop from Stainforth

03:37

12.5km

310m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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165 m

Stainforth Stepping Stones and Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Waterfall

The picturesque village of Stainforth oozes quintessential Yorkshire Dales charm. Nestled within beautiful Ribblesdale, it is a great base for exploring the iconic countryside around Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Fountains Fell. …

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245 m

Stainforth Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

These stepping stones allow you to cross the Stainforth Beck in Stainforth.

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827 m

Goat Scar Lane

Highlight • Trail

This historic lane was once part of a vital trade link between Ripon and Lancaster.

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1.03 km

Pennine Bridleway Stone-Walled Path

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A beautiful part of the Pennine Bridleway where the path is bordered on both sides by stone walls and appears to stretches for miles in front of you.

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3.79 km

Attermire Scar

Highlight • Trail

The skyline above Settle makes for a tremendous day out for hikers. There is no central peak to go for, just a jagged collection of rocky high points that make …

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5.03 km

View of Warrendale Knotts

Highlight • Natural Monument

Warrendale Knotts is a group of rocky limestone knolls that sit overlooking Settle and Langcliffe, just to the west of Attermire Scar. Although it is not very high at 1,476 …

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6.98 km

Settle

Highlight • Rest Area

Picturesque Settle is archetypal of the Yorkshire Dales. Use it as a base for adventures in spectacular Ribblesdale or head east for the limestone wonders found in Malhamdale. It is …

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11.8 km

Stainforth Force waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny …

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

3.35 km

3.00 km

1.76 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

3.62 km

3.41 km

1.90 km

1.72 km

960 m

915 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

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Comments

January 8, 2022,Catrigg Force loop from Settle

This is another route to add to my series of hikes that are accessible by public transport.

I find it so important to show people that you are able to get out and about on beautiful adventures even if you don’t drive.