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I thought it might be a good idea to get together some locations of waterfall locations. I have created a google map (link below) so we can all add locations of waterfalls in (and out of) the UK.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=208545037201556839310.0004bfdeb4d1699b26d98

NB - you will need to be logged into Google to add a location I'm afraid. I've started it off with one in the south west, will add more as I pin point their locations
 
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Just added Rickford. By the way, there are two at Cheddar, one just 50 metres down from Cox's Mill. Re the comment on the Marks and Spencer one - most waterfalls are man-made !
 
Nice one, what a good idea Mark. Just added the only waterfall in Dorset that I`m aware of.
 
BeeJayEff said:
Just added Rickford. By the way, there are two at Cheddar, one just 50 metres down from Cox's Mill. Re the comment on the Marks and Spencer one - most waterfalls are man-made !
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Ah that's true, I forgot about that one. Grew up in Cheddar but rarely have time for photography when I go back to visit.
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Just added Pistyll Rhaedr, well worth a visit - very spectacular. Not only is it an amazing waterfall, you will have to go a long way to get better ham, egg and chips from the cafe next to the falls.

It's worth taking a walk to the top of the falls and enjoying the view as the water drops vertically - not too close though!

More details from the link below.

http://www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk/

Here's a sample of what you'll see......


Pistyll Rhaeadr 4r by Chris S B, on Flickr

Chris
 
If you want spectacular waterfalls visit the Brecon Beacons and waterfall country. Two fantastic gorge walks with amazing waterfalls visit my website to see some images - www.swgphotos.co.uk The area is known as waterfall country. Amazing when in full flood after heavy rain.
 
Foxbat Flyer said:
As the waterfall faces roughly East, I would say that morning is best.

Chris
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assuming you want sunlight on it - afternoon and evening also work quite well for longer exposure shots where you generally want less light - its gets quite busy, so early and late are better than middle of the day
 
Have you tried Ystadfellte just south of Brecon?
Four waterfalls on this great walk with last you can walk under!
 
Not strictly a natural waterfall as such but what about the Cascade at Chatsworth House?
 
nulk said:
Have you tried Ystadfellte just south of Brecon?
Four waterfalls on this great walk with last you can walk under!
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That would be Sgwd Y Eira(y) Its an absolutely stunning waterfall and I would highly recommend it as a day out. It's a bit of a walk though but it is well worth the effort.

Ben
 
I've added the only one I know anywhere near me. It's at the end of Ecclesbourne Glen and runs on to the beach. It's a bit of a trek along the beach and you have to be careful with the tides.


TPHM2183 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

It's got the added benefit of being able to get behind the waterfall and shoot through it.


TPHM2187 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr
 
nulk said:
Have you tried Ystadfellte just south of Brecon?
Four waterfalls on this great walk with last you can walk under!
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I can only agree having had the luck of living near the national park. There are lots and lots of waterfalls in the area and the moss and vine covered trees around them make it even more unforgettable!
 
maps looks pretty good at the moment, any more?
 
I added a couple up North for you

Eas a' Chual Aluinn
Britain's highest waterfall with a drop of 658ft. It's a six mile trudge across boggy ground from the road south of Kylesku. Alternatively, a boat-trip runs from the Kylesku Hotel pier along Loch Beag to where the falls are visible.

Falls of Glomach
It's a five mile walk from the Dorusduain car park to reach the Falls of Glomach, one of Britain's highest and most impressive waterfalls with a drop of 370ft
 
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Does anyone know of any waterfalls with access to the pool below ? I'm looking for a possible model shoot come summertime . Also Yorkshireish would be good .
 
BigJohn said:
Does anyone know of any waterfalls with access to the pool below ? I'm looking for a possible model shoot come summertime . Also Yorkshireish would be good .
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Scaleber Force near Settle would fit the bill. Whilst I was there shooting it there was a chap there with a model who was draping herself across the rocks. She looked bloody frozen!!

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john_e said:
Scaleber Force near Settle would fit the bill. Whilst I was there shooting it there was a chap there with a model who was draping herself across the rocks. She looked bloody frozen!!
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Thanks for that , it looks like it could fit the bill :)
 
No worries, that shot was taken in August, just to give you an idea of what the water flow is in summer, I'd imagine it'll be a bit heavier at this time of year. There's also West Burton Falls but they're more popular and therefore busier (there were kids swimming in and around the waterfall when I was there).

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Extracted from my gps (a few have already been mentioned)
Aberdulais Falls 51.67906 -3.77569
Achnabhach 56.77047 -5.01894
Aira force 54.57485 -2.92911
Altnafeadh 56.66247 -4.96698
Aysgarth Falls 54.29311 -1.98516
Becky Falls 50.60613 -3.75028
Beezley Falls 54.16697 -2.4528
Betws y Coed 53.09394 -3.80602
Birkside Gill Falls 54.49704 -3.03899
Bucks Mill 50.98915 -4.34528
Canonteign Falls 50.62948 -3.65192
Catrake Force 54.40694 -2.16727
Catrigg Force 54.0994 -2.25901
Cauldren Falls 54.27611 -1.97223
Cauldron Snout 54.67191 -2.29284
Cautley Spout Falls 54.37236 -2.49167
Clapham Falls 54.12035 -2.39097
Cliff Beck Falls 54.37559 -2.16316
Colwith Force 54.41923 -3.03834
Cotter Force 54.32279 -2.2348
Cramond Falls 55.97369 -3.30882
Derwent Dam 53.4046 -1.74158
Dungeon Ghyll Force 54.44965 -3.09909
Eas a Chual Aluinn Falls 58.20537 -4.92711
East Gill Waterfall 54.40463 -2.1614
Falls of Foyers 57.24854 -4.49249
Fisherplace Gill 54.555 -3.05217
Freshwater 50.99697 -4.39611
Gordale Scar Waterfalls 54.07258 -2.13077
Green Falls 51.7947 -3.66307
Grey Mares Tail 55.41825 -3.28735
Hellgill Force 54.36391 -2.34326
Henrhyd Falls 51.79407 -3.66351
High Force 54.65271 -2.17954
Holme Force 54.57921 -3.36454
Horseshoe Falls 52.98121 -3.19958
Huggill Force 54.51287 -2.0335
Isle of Skye 57.46085 -6.18668
Janets Foss 54.06494 -2.13794
Kisdon Force 54.40442 -2.15861
Kit Steps 50.62119 -3.96069
Launchy Gill 54.52987 -3.07337
Levers Waterfall 54.38205 -3.10708
Linton Falls 54.0658 -1.99974
Llanbedr 52.82528 -4.07705
Low Force 54.64775 -2.15321
Lower Tote 57.56534 -6.15525
Mallyan Sprout 54.39816 -0.73199
Meg Gill Falls 54.44345 -3.04428
Mill Gill Falls 54.56857 -3.05175
Mill Gill Force 54.31797 -2.09472
Mynach Falls 52.37534 -3.84647
Pecca Falls 54.16925 -2.46854
Pistyll Rhaeadr 52.85496 -3.37851
Posforth Gill Falls 54.00805 -1.87754
Rhaeadr Du Falls 52.80151 -3.89187
Rhaeadr Fawr 53.21092 -3.99653
Rhodfa Gofer 53.30687 -3.41384
Rowantree Force 54.33228 -3.31712
Rutter Force 54.53692 -2.49287
Scale Force 54.54187 -3.31459
Scaleber Force 54.05861 -2.24491
Sgwd yr Eira Falls 51.77103 -3.6014
Skelwith Force 54.42192 -3.01634
Spekes Mill Mouth 50.98406 -4.52903
St Nectans Falls 50.6646 -4.71733
Stainforth Force 54.10009 -2.27925
Steall Falls 56.7719 -4.98497
Stickle Ghyll Falls 54.45452 -3.09691
Stockghyll Force 54.43285 -2.95004
Summerhill Force 54.64975 -2.14521
Swallow Falls 53.10269 -3.84626
Swinner Gill Waterfalls 54.40213 -2.13912
Tarn Hows 54.38989 -3.04204
The Strid 54.00575 -1.90654
Thornton Force 54.17272 -2.46932
Three Shires Head 53.21366 -1.98733
Uldale Force 54.36363 -2.41815
Upper Dwylli Falls 51.77257 -3.59407
Virginia Waters 51.40725 -0.59606
Wain Wath Force 54.40922 -2.18
Warnscale Beck Falls 54.50932 -3.22997
Watersmeet Falls 51.22332 -3.79971
Welcombe Mouth Falls 50.93391 -4.54507
White Lady Falls 50.63194 -4.11999
Whitfield Gill Force 54.32552 -2.10287
Whorneyside Force 54.43837 -3.13974
 
Lots of waterfalls around North Wales, I'll add more when I get chance but for now I've added Pistyll Cain & Pistyll Rhaeadr in the Coed Y Brenin forest:

Simon

Pistyll Rhaeadr


Pistyll Cain
 
actually its not even England's , the highest above ground waterfall in England is Cautley spout near Sedbergh, while Gaping Gill near Ingleton falls a greater total distance, but some of it is into a pothole. However both of these are more a series of drops, high force is the longest single drop in England -while Cauldron Snout is the longest waterfall in England in linear distance but not total drop.

Pystyll Raeder is often thought to be highest in England and Wales (and is the 2nd highest single drop) , but actually the Devils appendix near Cwm idal (which is the highest single drop), and Pistyll y lyn (both in wales) are higher, while the highest in the UK is Eas a' Chual Aluinn in scotland
 
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