Hardraw Force from Hawes

• 100 foot single span waterfall
• Pleasant riverside walk
• Start from busy Hawes

Hardraw Force is certainly something ‘to do’ when visiting the Yorkshire Dales. It is apparently the highest single drop waterfall in England at over 100 foot and is situated at the end of a quiet area of woodland. Hardraw Force can only be accessed through the Green Dragon pub for a nominal fee of £2 (I have no problem with the fee aside from the fact that the pub is missing a trick – a captive audience). However this may be what the heritage centre will be , my last visit was when it was still being built.  The walk through the woods is very short and not worthy of the name so I have extended it to Hawes and a lovely section of the River Ure. I also have included a section of the old railway and a visit to the pretty village of Appersett which does create a very pleasant 1/2 day walk.  A walk that you are forced to go through a pub, sounds okay.

Recommend: The walk between Hawes and Hardraw is  very pleasant and adds to the visit to the falls.

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OS Map:	O/S 1.25,000. OL30 Yorkshire Dales Northern & Central areas
Start Point:	870898. Parking is available in Hawes or up at Hardraw
Terrain:	The route described is straightforward and easy to follow.The route from the pub to the falls is wheelchair/pushchair friendly.
Eating & Drinking:	Hawes has a vast choice of places to eat and drink. The Green Dragon at Hardraw is fine but very dark inside.
Similar Walks Nearby:	A Wensleydale Highway The waterfalls above Askrigg Hidden Semer Water
Places to Stay:	Stone House Hotel, Sedbusk