📜 Picturesque waterfall and gorge in Borrowdale Valley, also known as Fairy Glen.
🔍 Features crystal clear, aquamarine pools ideal for relaxing and wild swimming.
💧 Discover clear, aquamarine pools for relaxing and wild swimming.
✨ Enjoy picturesque tree and fern-clad natural beauty.
🚶♀️ Easy and short walk to reach the waterfall.
📸 Popular spot for photographers due to stunning setting.
⚠️ Path can be rocky, uneven, and require scrambling.
🚧 Not recommended for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
👨👩👧👦 Can be busy, especially during peak season/school holidays.
🚫 Avoid after heavy rain as current can be too powerful for swimming.
👟 Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots with good grip.
👙 Bring swimwear and towel if planning to swim; ease into cold water gradually.
☀️ Visit early morning on a sunny spring/summer day for a quieter experience.
🅿️ Limited parking in Stonethwaite village (CA12 5XG) by red phone box.
💰 Stonethwaite Farm Campsite offers parking for £5/day (cash honesty box) in summer.
Alternatively, National Trust car park in Rosthwaite (cash only, up to £9, CA12 5XB).
Last updated 20 days ago
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