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Mill Gill Force and Whitfield Gill Force loop from Askrigg — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Askrigg

Mill Gill Force and Whitfield Gill Force loop from Askrigg — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Mill Gill Force and Whitfield Gill Force loop from Askrigg — Yorkshire Dales National Park

01:38

5.72km

130m

Hiking

This easy 3.6-mile (5.7 km) loop from Askrigg takes you through classic Yorkshire Dales countryside to two magnificent waterfalls. You'll gain about 432 feet (132 metres) over 1 hour and 37 minutes, passing through bluebell-cloaked woodlands in spring or vibrant autumnal colors later in the year. The path to Mill…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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1.46 km

Mill Gill Force

Highlight • River

A fine little waterfall, in fact one of the finest in Wensleydale. Mill Gill Force can be visited easily from picturesque Askrigg and combined with a stroll to Whitfield Gill Force just a little further up stream.

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2.56 km

Whitfield Gill Force (waterfall)

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It can be difficult to get here, so take care where you step as it is steep in places and after rain might be very challenging. But the single drop …

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3.31 km

Low Straights Lane

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Low Straights Lane is a green and beautiful walk between Whitfield Gill (west) and Moor Road (east) with absolutely incredible views of Wensleydale pretty much all the way. Idyllic, calming …

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5.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.54 km

721 m

517 m

471 m

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

1.84 km

568 m

563 m

268 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 23 October

11°C

2°C

98 %

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