A new study has revealed the "quietest places in the world's loudest cities", and a peaceful Scottish garden is among the destinations featured.
25.02.2024 - 05:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Waterfalls are one of nature’s delights. Whether they’re several metres tall and powerfully gush down over cliff faces, or are tiny streams tumbling over smooth pebbles, there’s something about them which leaves you feeling awe-inspired.
The UK is home to some incredible waterfalls, and you’ll find some of the best ones among the fells and lakes of the Lake District, making them easy to visit from Greater Manchester. Aira Force at Ullswater and Rydal Falls at Rydal may be among the most well-known of all the Lake’s waterfalls, but there’s one which has a rather unique location that might not be on your radar.
Ritson’s Force is a series of waterfalls located in the Mosedale Valley, near to England’s tallest mountain, Scafell Pike, and a stone’s throw away from Wast Water, England's deepest lake. The waterfall is actually accessed from the back of the Wasdale Head Inn’s beer garden.
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Let’s face it, not every pub can boast a waterfall in its backyard. The falls are found along the river which flows past the pub and they can be reached along a scenic trail which takes you across a stone bridge, and then passes through a field and woodland until it arrives at Ritson’s Force.
This part of the Lake District is a world away from the tourist hotspots of Windermere and Ambleside, but it’s worth making a trek to for the rugged natural beauty you’ll find there. Wasdale Head Inn in is an old-fashioned walkers’ hotel and the ideal place to stay to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.
It’s a place where you can expect plates piled high with hearty food and comfy beds where you can rest after a day spent hiking in the fells. In their review of the Wasdale
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