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Mathew Bridge Force

Waterfall in Yorkshire Richmondshire

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Mathew Bridge Force

Heading towards Bubble Hill on ATV Track above Garsdale Head
Heading towards Bubble Hill on ATV Track above Garsdale Head Credit: Colin Park

Mathew Bridge Force, commonly referred to as Yorkshire Waterfall, is a breathtaking natural wonder located in the picturesque county of Yorkshire, England. This stunning waterfall is situated near the village of Mathew Bridge, nestled within the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park.

With a height of approximately 100 feet, Mathew Bridge Force showcases the sheer power and beauty of nature. The waterfall cascades down a series of limestone steps, creating a mesmerizing sight and generating a soothing sound that adds to its charm.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs, Mathew Bridge Force offers a tranquil and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The cascading waters form a pool at the bottom, providing a refreshing spot for visitors to take a dip or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Access to Mathew Bridge Force is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to the waterfall. The area also offers various viewpoints and picnic spots, allowing visitors to admire the waterfall from different angles and enjoy a leisurely day out in nature.

The Yorkshire Waterfall is a true gem of the region, attracting tourists and locals alike. Its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance make it an ideal spot for photography, hiking, or simply unwinding in the midst of stunning natural scenery.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.355195/-2.2753533 or Grid Reference SD8295. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Heading towards Bubble Hill on ATV Track above Garsdale Head
Heading towards Bubble Hill on ATV Track above Garsdale Head
A large recent clear-cut in Cotterdale
A large recent clear-cut in Cotterdale
Cotter End Tarn A delightfully secluded spot
Cotter End Tarn
A delightfully secluded spot
Forestry road, Blaescar Rigg, Cotterdale
Forestry road, Blaescar Rigg, Cotterdale
Barn by West Gill, Cotterdale Sunlit against the dark conifers of the Cotterdale West forest.
Barn by West Gill, Cotterdale
Sunlit against the dark conifers of the Cotterdale West forest.
Tarn A small tarn on Tarn Hill between the High Way and Cotterdale. Looking towards High Seat. Wild Boar Fell is in the distance at the far left.
Tarn
A small tarn on Tarn Hill between the High Way and Cotterdale. Looking towards High Seat. Wild Boar Fell is in the distance at the far left.
Cotterdale clearance Large areas of conifer plantations are being cleared in Cotterdale. This is quite common throughout the Dales at present. Odd patches of conifer are being left and mixed deciduous trees are being planted in the cleared areas.
Cotterdale clearance
Large areas of conifer plantations are being cleared in Cotterdale. This is quite common throughout the Dales at present. Odd patches of conifer are being left and mixed deciduous trees are being planted in the cleared areas.
Summit of Lunds Fell (Sail Fell?) There are several possible names on the OS map
Summit of Lunds Fell (Sail Fell?)
There are several possible names on the OS map
Top of Long Snow Drift Gutter I was going to call this 'headwaters' but 'headbog' would be more appropriate
Top of Long Snow Drift Gutter
I was going to call this 'headwaters' but 'headbog' would be more appropriate
Shooting butt on Tarn Hill There's a line of these new double-sided mega-butts (more like gun emplacements) Maybe they are heavy duty jobs in case the birds fight back
Shooting butt on Tarn Hill
There's a line of these new double-sided mega-butts (more like gun emplacements) Maybe they are heavy duty jobs in case the birds fight back
Tarn on Tarn Hill
Tarn on Tarn Hill
Bog asphodel in flower above Keld Gill From Wikipedia: Narthecium ossifragum, commonly known as bog-, Lancashire- or bastard asphodel, is a plant of Western Europe, found on wet, boggy moorlands up to about 1000 m in elevation. It produces spikes of bright yellow flowers in summer. The bright orange fruits have been used as a colourant to replace saffron by Shetland Islanders. Despite the plant's English name, it is not particularly closely related to the true asphodels. The Latin name means "weak bone", and refers to a traditional belief that eating the plant caused sheep to develop brittle bones. The probable origin of this story is that sheep eating a calcium-poor diet are likely to develop bone weakness, and N. ossifragum favours acidic, low calcium soils. The plant causes a disease of sheep called alveld, "elf fire", in Norway. Not all stands of the plant are toxic, and the toxicity may be the side effect of the plant's response to a fungal infection.
Bog asphodel in flower above Keld Gill
From Wikipedia: Narthecium ossifragum, commonly known as bog-, Lancashire- or bastard asphodel, is a plant of Western Europe, found on wet, boggy moorlands up to about 1000 m in elevation. It produces spikes of bright yellow flowers in summer. The bright orange fruits have been used as a colourant to replace saffron by Shetland Islanders. Despite the plant's English name, it is not particularly closely related to the true asphodels. The Latin name means "weak bone", and refers to a traditional belief that eating the plant caused sheep to develop brittle bones. The probable origin of this story is that sheep eating a calcium-poor diet are likely to develop bone weakness, and N. ossifragum favours acidic, low calcium soils. The plant causes a disease of sheep called alveld, "elf fire", in Norway. Not all stands of the plant are toxic, and the toxicity may be the side effect of the plant's response to a fungal infection.
Moorland at Bubble Hill
Moorland at Bubble Hill
On the 600m contour
On the 600m contour
A little cairn on Abbotside Common
A little cairn on Abbotside Common
The cairn and triangulation station pit on Sails In front of the cairn is a hole in which is an Ordnance Survey concrete ring triangulation station: see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=7493" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=7493">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for details and photographs.
The cairn and triangulation station pit on Sails
In front of the cairn is a hole in which is an Ordnance Survey concrete ring triangulation station: see LinkExternal link for details and photographs.
Benchmark on Cotterdale Bridge Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm34767" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm34767">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmark on Cotterdale Bridge
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Road into Cotterdale village. There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3537922">SD8393 : Benchmark on Cotterdale Bridge</a> on the left hand side parapet of the bridge. A red squirrel flees the scene!
Road into Cotterdale village.
There is an OS benchmark SD8393 : Benchmark on Cotterdale Bridge on the left hand side parapet of the bridge. A red squirrel flees the scene!
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Mathew Bridge Force is located at Grid Ref: SD8295 (Lat: 54.355195, Lng: -2.2753533)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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