How long does it take to walk to Hull Pot from Horton in Ribblesdale?

About an hour each way at a reasonable pace. The route is roughly 3.5 kilometres across moorland, following Hull Pot Beck upstream, and it's straightforward walking with minimal elevation gain.

When is the best time to see the waterfall at Hull Pot?

After heavy rain is when you'll see the main waterfall, as Hull Pot Beck flows over the edge of the 18-metre shaft. In dry conditions, the water disappears underground before reaching the main drop, leaving the pothole floor dry.

Is Hull Pot safe to visit with kids?

It can be, but you need to supervise children carefully. There's no fence around the 18-metre drop, the edge can be slippery when wet, and it's less obvious in mist or poor visibility.

Beneath the Dales

Hull Pot: Yorkshire's 18-Metre-Deep Limestone Skylight

A 91-metre limestone chasm in the Dales where a beck vanishes in summer and becomes a waterfall in winter. Here's what's actually happening.

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