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|location = [[Skelwith Bridge]]
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|os-grid = NY 34150 03429▼
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|name-origin = Old Norse
|etymology = ''Skjallr'' → loud<ref>{{whaley|310}}</ref> shrill<ref>[https://cleasby-vigfusson-dictionary.vercel.app/word/skjallr Skjallr] Old Norse Dictionary. Retrieved 1 March, 2023.</ref><br>''Fors'' → waterfall, cascade
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|elevation = 51 metres▼
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<div class="res-img">[[File:Skelwith Force (4638).jpeg]]{{c|Skelwith Force at its narrowest point}}</div>
 
 
'''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]].
 
 
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|historic-name = ''Schelwath'' c.1246 (see [[Skelwith Force#Etymology|etymology]])
|historic-county = Lancashire / Westmorland
▲ |elevation = 51 metres
▲ |typeheight = 4.8 metres (16 =ft)
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==Etymology==
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