Waterfalls in the United Kingdom map & data
There are 2,403 waterfalls mapped in the United Kingdom, spread over 4 nations. The most are in England (1,080), Scotland (879) and Wales (286) - England alone holds 45% of them. 25% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Rhaeadr Peiran, Les Mouriers and Aira Force.
Waterfalls by nation
| Nation | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 1,080 | 45% |
| Scotland | 879 | 37% |
| Wales | 286 | 12% |
| Northern Ireland | 87 | 3.6% |
Notable waterfalls in the United Kingdom
- Rhaeadr PeiranWales
- Les Mouriers
- Aira ForceEngland
- Badger FallScotland
- Rhaeadr y BenglogWales
- Rhenass Waterfall
- Ashgill ForceEngland
- Bracklinn FallsScotland
- Rhaeadr y Parc MawrWales
- Aysgarth Middle ForceEngland
- Cauldron LinnScotland
- Sgwd GwladysWales
- Beezley FallsEngland
- Chest of DeeScotland
- Brontë WaterfallEngland
- Corra LinnScotland · locality
- Catrake ForceEngland
- Corrie SpoutScotland
- Cauldron FallsEngland
- Corrimony FallsScotland
- Cauldron SnoutEngland
- Culachy FallsScotland
- Cautley SpoutEngland
- Culnaskiach FallsScotland
- Cotter ForceEngland
- Divach FallsScotland
- East Gill Force (upper)England
- Downie's LoupScotland
- Kisdon ForceEngland
- Dualt SpoutScotland
- Linhope Spout WaterfallEngland
- Moss ForceEngland
- Richmond FallsEngland
- Ritson ForceEngland
- St. Nectan's KieveEngland
- Stainforth ForceEngland
- Taylorgill ForceEngland
- Uldale ForceEngland
- Wain Wath ForceEngland
- White Lady WaterfallEngland
What's in this layer
Every waterfall in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Waterfalls and cascades.
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Frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are there in the United Kingdom?
This layer holds 2,403 waterfalls in the United Kingdom, the most of them in England. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each waterfall?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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