How long does it take to walk to Aira Force from the car park?

It's about a 15-minute walk from the car park to the main waterfall. The full loop route takes most people between an hour and an hour and a half, depending on how long you spend at the viewpoints.

Can you visit Aira Force with a pushchair or wheelchair?

No, the site is not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair. The paths involve quite a few steps and steep terrain, though they do have handrails and are well-maintained.

Do you have to pay to park at Aira Force?

Yes, the car park is run by the National Trust and charges a fee unless you're a National Trust member. The car park is located just off the A592 between Pooley Bridge and Glenridding.

From Force to Falls

Aira Force: The Lakeland Waterfall with Handrails and a Car Park

Aira Force drops twenty metres through woodland near Ullswater, and the National Trust has built enough paths and bridges to make it accessible in any weather. Wordsworth wrote about it, and the Victorians added the infrastructure.

26 August 20268 min read