Mill Scar Lash

Waterfall in Yorkshire Craven

England

Mill Scar Lash

Fern unfolding Alongside the Dales Way in Wharfedale. — Fern unfolding Credit: Stephen Craven

Mill Scar Lash, located in Yorkshire, England, is a captivating waterfall nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This stunning natural feature is a well-known tourist attraction, drawing visitors from far and wide.

Mill Scar Lash is a cascading waterfall that tumbles down a series of rocky steps, creating a mesmerizing display of rushing water. The falls are fed by a small stream that originates from the surrounding moorland, making it particularly impressive during periods of heavy rainfall.

The waterfall is surrounded by lush greenery and towering limestone cliffs, adding to its charm and providing a dramatic backdrop. Access to Mill Scar Lash is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to a designated viewing area. From here, one can admire the beauty of the waterfall up close and marvel at its sheer power.

The area around Mill Scar Lash is known for its abundant wildlife, including various bird species and small mammals. It is also home to a diverse range of plant life, with colorful wildflowers dotting the landscape during the warmer months.

The tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty of Mill Scar Lash make it an ideal spot for hiking, nature photography, or simply enjoying a peaceful picnic. Many visitors make it a point to include this enchanting waterfall in their itinerary when exploring the Yorkshire Dales, ensuring a memorable experience in this captivating part of England.

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Fern unfolding Alongside the Dales Way in Wharfedale.

Fern unfolding

Alongside the Dales Way in Wharfedale.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [56] A view down the incised valley known as Dib. Seen from the footpath.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [56]

A view down the incised valley known as Dib. Seen from the footpath. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [57] The footpath, part of the long distance Dales Way, heads across the moorland towards Grassington.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [57]

The footpath, part of the long distance Dales Way, heads across the moorland towards Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [58] Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [58]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [59] Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Scot Gate Lane.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [59]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Scot Gate Lane. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [60] Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Conistone.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [60]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Conistone. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [61] Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Bare House.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [61]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path to Bare House. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [62] Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path, part of the long distance Dales Way, towards Grassington.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [62]

Two footpaths cross at this point. The paths lead to Scot Gate Lane, Conistone, Bare House and Grassington. This is the path, part of the long distance Dales Way, towards Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [63] At this high gated stile, a red navigation marker has been added.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [63]

At this high gated stile, a red navigation marker has been added. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [64] A restored lime kiln alongside the path. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7037898">SD9967 : A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [65]</a>.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [64]

A restored lime kiln alongside the path. See also SD9967 : A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [65]. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [65] A plaque near the restored lime kiln seen at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7037897">SD9967 : A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [64]</a>.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [65]

A plaque near the restored lime kiln seen at SD9967 : A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [64]. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [66] The path towards Grassington continues between rock outcrops.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [66]

The path towards Grassington continues between rock outcrops. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [67] Another high gated stile with a red navigation marker.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [67]

Another high gated stile with a red navigation marker. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [68] The path, part of the long distance Dales Way, continues towards Grassington through an area of old settlements with hut circles.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [68]

The path, part of the long distance Dales Way, continues towards Grassington through an area of old settlements with hut circles. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [69] The path to Grassington passes through this rocky area which was an old settlement.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [69]

The path to Grassington passes through this rocky area which was an old settlement. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [70] The path continues towards Grassington.
After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

A walk from Grassington to Kelber and return [70]

The path continues towards Grassington. After leaving the town, the walk crosses Grassington Moor via Bare House to Bycliffe Road. The road is followed past Kelber Gate towards Scot Gate Lane. The route then follows the long distance Dales Way back to Grassington. About 6½ miles.

Mastiles Lane dropping towards Kilnsey Mastiles Lane was the subject of some controversy when the number of off-road vehicles using it was starting to have an adverse impact. Although it is still marked as a Byway Open to All Traffic on the map, it doesn&#039;t seem to remain so for its full length, and even where it is so marked, further west, there is a definite &quot;all motor vehicles prohibited sign&quot;, so I was unsurprised not to meet the sort of continuous procession of trail bikes and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that one meets on a number of other BOATs in the National Park. Indeed, on an eight mile walk on a breezy day in January, there was one mountain biker and two walkers, apart from myself (and dog). The lane itself continues towards Kilnsey, but the small gate on the right gives onto a public footpath down towards the road junction leading to Coniston bridge - a better parking spot than a village in these times of infectious disease.

Mastiles Lane dropping towards Kilnsey

Mastiles Lane was the subject of some controversy when the number of off-road vehicles using it was starting to have an adverse impact. Although it is still marked as a Byway Open to All Traffic on the map, it doesn't seem to remain so for its full length, and even where it is so marked, further west, there is a definite "all motor vehicles prohibited sign", so I was unsurprised not to meet the sort of continuous procession of trail bikes and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that one meets on a number of other BOATs in the National Park. Indeed, on an eight mile walk on a breezy day in January, there was one mountain biker and two walkers, apart from myself (and dog). The lane itself continues towards Kilnsey, but the small gate on the right gives onto a public footpath down towards the road junction leading to Coniston bridge - a better parking spot than a village in these times of infectious disease.

Andy Waddington

Limestone Knoll on Malham Moor The public bridleway from Malham Moor Lane towards Mastiles Lane passes to the west of this limestone knoll which has a marked antiquity on the map, a &quot;Homestead&quot;, smaller than a &quot;Settlement&quot; and perilously close to the edge of Threshfield Quarry, which is just over the horizon on the right of the photograph and has removed a huge chunk of the reef knoll. Further away, the cloud is just enveloping the top of Great Whernside beyond Wharfedale in the increasingly bitter westerly wind.

Limestone Knoll on Malham Moor

The public bridleway from Malham Moor Lane towards Mastiles Lane passes to the west of this limestone knoll which has a marked antiquity on the map, a "Homestead", smaller than a "Settlement" and perilously close to the edge of Threshfield Quarry, which is just over the horizon on the right of the photograph and has removed a huge chunk of the reef knoll. Further away, the cloud is just enveloping the top of Great Whernside beyond Wharfedale in the increasingly bitter westerly wind.

Andy Waddington

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Mill Scar Lash is located at Grid Ref: SD9766 (Lat: 54.093264, Lng: -2.0325769)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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