Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Cauldron Snout (Waterfall)
Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Lowlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DL12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Appleby Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cauldron Snout is a viewpoint located in Dufton, within the Scottish Lowlands. This waterfall is part of several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), including Upper Teesdale, Appleby Fells, and River Eden and Tributaries. The area's ecological significance is marked by its diverse habitats and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6524, -2.2889
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dufton
- Postcode
- DL12 0JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: n29761597 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cauldron Snout (Waterfall)?
- Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0JA), in the parish of Dufton.
- Is Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) a protected site?
- Yes — Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Appleby Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) free to visit?
- Yes, Cauldron Snout (Waterfall) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cauldron Snout (Waterfall)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0JA. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.