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    Hardraw Force

    Hardraw, Appersett, Yorkshire DalesWaterfall pool on Hardraw BeckOpen to swim

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    Hardraw Force is a privately managed waterfall with a plunge pool in Hardraw.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Hardraw Beck
    Entry
    £4 entrance fee
    Swim hours
    10:00–16:30 daily
    Managed by
    Private landowner

    Getting there

    Access is via the Green Dragon Inn in Hardraw; the waterfall is about a 10-minute walk from the entrance.

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not walk under the waterfall.
    • Do not go beyond the beckside maintenance gates.

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    Questions about Hardraw Force

    Can you swim at Hardraw Force?

    Yes. A source states that the plunge pool can be used for wild swimming. Access requires an entrance fee.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Hardraw Force?

    £4 entrance fee

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