Catrake Force
Catrake Force is a waterfall on the River Swale in North Yorkshire, England.[1] It is not visible from the road but requires only a short walk to reach it. It comprises a series of four steps, each its own small waterfall, and each with a very different character – the largest single drop being about 20 feet (6.1 m).[2]
| Catrake Force | |
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 Catrake Force | |
| Location | Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 54°24′4″N 2°10′0″W |
| Type | Step |
| Total height | 10 m / 30 ft |
| Number of drops | 4 |
It lies on the Pennine Way walk 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from Keld, downstream from Wain Wath Force. Just below Keld the river descends into a narrow gorge just above Catrake Force.[3] The next waterfall downstream is Kisdon Force.[4] Waterfalls in the north of England are often termed Forces after the Norse word Foss which means waterfall, whilst Catrake derives from the Latin "cataracta" (waterfall) via Middle English[5]
Middle and Lower Steps of Catrake Force
Catrake Force Middle
Catrake Force Lower
References
- "The Complete Guide to the Yorkshire Dales - Top 30 Waterfalls". Walking Englishman. 28 November 2005. Archived from the original on 9 July 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
- "Handy Guide To Swaledale contents p57-64". www.gunnerside.info. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
- The waterfalls of England: a ... - Google Book Search. books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (17 February 2006). "Swaledale and Arkengarthdale". Yorkshire Dales National Park. Archived from the original on 28 October 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
- "British place names". www.austgate.co.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
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