Cautley Spout
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| | Difficulty:3B II PG (v3a2 II) Raps:8, max ↨115ft
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54.3725, -2.4917
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WaterflowIntroduction
The highest (*above ground) cascade waterfall in England.
Approach
Free parking in the lay-by near The Temperance Inn.
Obvious, but steep, approach trail to the top of The Calf plateau. The beck is forked near the top - ignore and cross the first stream (on the trail), then begin your descent when the trail meets the next one.
Descent
Exit
Egress from the stream on river left. Return via the same trail used for approach.
Red tape
There are concerns about erosion. No restrictions in place at present.
Beta sites
More information can be found through UK Canyon Guides Association (?)
Trip reports and media
Commercial trips are run - videos are up on youtube.
Background
Very slippery inside the canyon. Care should be taken with the moss and vegetation inside the canyon - quite fragile.
Double bolted on all but one drop (that isn't a mandatory rap). Maillons on rappel points (one 10m rappel has a pearshaped maillon). All anchors seem well placed so edge protection concerns are low.
Small water cachement area.