Kisdon Force

Kisdon Force is a series of waterfalls on the River Swale in Swaledale, England.

All occur where the river cuts a gorge through the Carboniferous Limestone between the hills of Kisdon and Rogan's Seat.

The falls in this area are termed "forces" after the Norse word fors or foss, which means "waterfall".

Both upper and lower Kisdon Force can be negotiated by canoeists, although a high degree of skill and experience is needed.

The upper falls are rated Grade IV whilst the lower falls are rated more difficult at Grade V.[1] The falls drop 10 metres (33 ft)[2] over two cascades and are surrounded by Kisdon Force Woods, a Site of Special Scientific Interest covering an area of 38 hectares, which consists of mixed broad-leaved woodland with ash, wych elm and rowan dominating.

Kisdon Force
Kisdon Force in August 2006 after a night of rain