Wild Swim Atlas

    Ritson's Force

    Keswick, Lake DistrictWaterfall pool on Mosedale BeckOpen, wild swimming

    Directions
    Getting there

    A series of waterfalls and plunge pools on Mosedale Beck near Wasdale Head.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Mosedale Beck

    Getting there

    Walk from Wasdale Head Inn along the path beside Mosedale Beck, crossing a small arched stone bridge. The waterfall is about 600 metres from the inn.

    54.4723, -3.2583

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    Know before you go

    • Assess water levels, currents and submerged hazards before entering.
    • Swim within your ability.
    • Enter during dangerous high flows after heavy rain.

    Swimming spots nearby

    All of Lake District
    Free, open all year3 mi

    Wast Water

    Lake
    Nether Wasdale
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