Wild Swim Atlas

    Stainforth Force

    Stainforth, Yorkshire DalesRiver on River RibbleOpen to swim

    Directions
    Getting there

    River Ribble cascades and pools below Stainforth village, with a popular swimming area downstream.

    Water
    River, River Ribble
    Entry
    Pay and display car park
    Swim hours
    Open 24 hours
    Facilities
    Pay-and-display car park
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard

    Getting there

    From Stainforth, walk down to the River Ribble and cross the old stone bridge to reach the falls.

    54.1001, -2.2792

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not swim when water levels are high.
    • Do not jump or dive without checking the water depth.

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    Questions about Stainforth Force

    Can you swim at Stainforth Force?

    Yes. Public swimming is described in the River Ribble pools at and downstream of Stainforth Force, but high water and deep pools are hazardous.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Stainforth Force?

    Pay and display car park

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