Catrake Force, Waterfall in Muker, North Yorkshire, England
Catrake Force consists of four cascading steps along the River Swale, with the largest drop measuring 20 feet in vertical descent.
The term Force in the waterfall's name originates from the Norse word Foss, reflecting the strong Nordic influence in northern England's geographical nomenclature.
This waterfall forms part of the Pennine Way walking route, connecting travelers to centuries of pedestrian exploration through Yorkshire's natural landmarks.
Access to the waterfall requires walking through a campsite in Keld, as the cascade remains hidden from the main road's direct view.
The waterfall's position between Wain Wath Force upstream and Kisdon Force downstream creates a sequence of three water features along this section of River Swale.
Location: Muker
Part of: River Swale
GPS coordinates: 54.40701,-2.16718
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:48
Tan Hill
5.5 km
Nine Standards Rigg
8.5 km
Tan Hill Inn
5.4 km
Kisdon Force
696 m
Great Shunner Fell
5.9 km
Kisdon
1.6 km
Wain Wath Force
877 m
East Gill Force
436 m
High Seat
9 km
Lovely Seat
6.4 km
Church of Saint Mary
3.9 km
Arkengarthdale Gunnerside and Reeth Moors
6.3 km
Angram Bottoms
1.4 km
Bridge Approximately 200 Metres East Of Firs Farmhouse
2.8 km
Ravenseat Packhorse Bridge
3.6 km
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmills at Old Gang on Reeth High Moor
8 km
United Reform Church And Former Manse, With Railings
165 m
Long Close Bridge
3.5 km
Scar House Bridge
3.4 km
Turnip House And Attached Byre
9.1 km
Bridge Approximately 30 Metres East Of Stone House
3.3 km
Beldi Hill Low Level lead mine and ore works
1.2 km
Ivelet Bridge
5.4 km
Boundary Stone On North Side Of Road To North West Of Gate House
7.6 km
Stone Approximately 75 Metres South Of North Yorkshire-Cumbria Boundary
8.4 km
Boundary Stone At Hollow Mill Cross
8.5 km
Keld War Memorial, North Yorkshire
408 m
Gunnerside Gill lead mines and ore works
4.6 kmReviews
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