Falling Foss

Falling Foss will be heard before it is seen, for this beautiful waterfall, which can be spectacular after heavy rainfall, is partially hidden by foliage. It is about 30ft high.

I wasn't satisfied with the view from above, so I had to figure out a way to get down to it. If you climb over the fence there is a steep path going down to it but it would mean negotiating a rocky drop of about 6ft which i didn't consider as I thought I might not be able to get back up again so I walked further down through the woods with the intention of getting to the riverbed and then walking back upstream which I did. It was very boggy and hard to see the ground properly as it was about a foot deep in leaves, and fallen trees everywhere. When I eventually got to the fall it started to rain, so I only took two photos and then had to walk all the way back, then it was tricky getting back up the steep, wet, leafy banking and I slipped twice, getting even more muddy, I thought i was going to be there all day! I wish I hadn't gone now to be honest, I was disappointed with this...........i might invest in a rope ladder!

Date: 17/11/08

Location: Woodland at Littlebeck, North Yorkshire

Photographer: Stephen Dutch