Falling Foss and Midge Hall Tea Garden
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Falling Foss from the Coast to Coast path in Littledale Wood
Falling Foss, Littlebeck Wood, Coast to Coast
Falling Foss is an attractive waterfall with a drop of 30 feet located in Littlebeck Wood, close to Midge Hall with its enchanted tea garden. For Coast to Coast walkers it is found as part of the woodland walk from Littlebeck, 3 miles to the north, and 5 miles east of Grosmont. Both Midge Hall and Falling Foss are popular tourist attractions. Falling Foss is part of the May Beck, located about 300 yards south of the confluence of the May Beck and the Parsley Beck and where the converged becks thereafter are known as Little Beck. Little Beck continues to flow north, through the length of the Wood, eventually being subsumed by the River Esk at Sleights.
Falling Foss Waterfall
Falling Foss Waterfall is about 3 miles from the hamlet of Littlebeck. By following the Coast to Coast path through Littlebeck wood, you will soon reach the waterfall, climbing steeply up the side of the hill just before reaching it. The sound of thundering water and of excited children playing can be heard long before the Fall can be seen.
Falling Foss Waterfall
The Coast to Coast path passes Falling Foss on an elevated path that rises to the height of the waterfall, with steep cliffs on its side as the Beck passes through the short, narrow woodland gorge. Circular walks abound in Littlebeck Wood and the winding, looping becks have duck boarding beside them where the ground has become sodden.
Path Signage
The Coast to Coast path proceeds directly to Falling Foss and Midge Hall, but there are a number of other footpaths leading away from it. The direction signage in Littlebeck Wood, however, is excellent and clearly flags the direction to Falling Foss;.
Falling Foss Waterfall
Falling Foss usually exhibits a powerful waterfall as it falls 30 feet to the valley floor. Even in dry weather there is a high quality waterfall. The area around the foot of the Falls is shallow enough for children to paddle and they are often found here on sunny weekends.
Midge Hall
Midge Hall is a former gamekeeper's cottage originally built in the 1700's, that had been laying derelict for many years. The hall is now in the ownership of the Newman family, who have renovated it and converted it into a home and cafe, with the most enchanting tea garden. Most visitors of the Hall and Falls arrive by car via Lousy Hill Lane. There is a good car park just above Midge Hall, and another at the end of the woodland from the road coming down from New May Beck.
Falling Foss Tea Garden
The tea garden attached to Midge Hall includes a children's play area and some interesting wood carvings such as the three bears, shown in this image. There is also a tented canopy area and many uncovered areas, all with wooden benches and tables to sit and eat. There are special seasonal treats for children, e.g. Fairy Trails and Easter Bunny Trails to accompany children's parties. The Tea Garden is described as one of the most enchanting in the whole of England.
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