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Taylorgill Force

Taylor Gill Force is one of the tallest and most impressive waterfalls in the Lake District National Park, dropping approximately 42 metres (around 140 feet) down a clifface into the Seathwaite Valley.

Fed by Styhead Gill, it is located in the Borrowdale valley southwest of Keswick, Cumbria, and is best seen after heavy rainfall. The waterfall is reached by a walk of roughly a mile from the car park at Seathwaite Farm, heading west toward Styhead Gill.

The route involves some climbing, including a brief scramble to reach the main viewpoint. The falls are framed by larch trees with the rugged slopes of Seathwaite Fell as a backdrop.

Beyond the primary viewpoint, the path continues toward Styhead Tarn but becomes considerably more challenging, with exposed sections and further scrambling.


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