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'''Skelwith Force''' is a small but perfectly proportional waterfall, located on the [[River Brathay]] by the village of [[Skelwith Bridge]] just off the A593, approximately 2.5 miles west of [[Ambleside]]. It is popular with visitors and from this location there are excellent walking opportunities for those who wish to explore the area further, including it's neighbours, [[Colwith Force]], [[Loughrigg Tarn]] and [[Loughrigg Fell]].
==The waters journey==
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==Access==
From Skelwith Bridge, access to the waterfall is along the gravel path that starts by the disused slate works, behind the Skelwith Bridge Hotel. If coming from the village of Elterwater, head southeast along the Cumbria Way. This section runs parallel along the Great Langdale Beck and hugs the eastern shores of Elter Water. Once you reach the
==Parking==
Visitors to the waterfall may find parking an issue from mid-morning onwards due to lack of spaces available for the number of interested spectators to this compact, but no less interesting passage of water. Footfall to the area increases during the warmer months, as with many natural attractions across the Lake District, but even during the less clement months there are plenty of walkers around throughout the day, some there for the waterfall only, others for the fine walking routes available from Skelwith Bridge and the nearby village of [[Elterwater]], which is accessed via the B5343.
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==References==
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