The UK has hundreds of waterfalls, though the exact number is difficult to pinpoint due to variations in classification. Estimates suggest there are over 400 significant waterfalls, with many more smaller cascades and seasonal falls scattered across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Some notable waterfalls in the UK include:
England
- Hardraw Force (highest single-drop, 30m)
- High Force (one of the most powerful)
- Aira Force (Lake District)
- Scale Force (tallest in the Lake District, 52m)
Scotland
- Eas a’ Chual Aluinn (tallest in Britain, 200m)
- Steall Falls (Glen Nevis, iconic for film locations)
- Falls of Glomach (remote and dramatic)
Wales
- Pistyll Rhaeadr (one of the tallest at 73m)
- Henrhyd Falls (tallest in South Wales, 27m, featured in The Dark Knight Rises)
Northern Ireland
- Glenariff Waterfall (most famous in the Glens of Antrim)
- Tollymore Falls (scenic falls in Tollymore Forest Park)
The actual number of waterfalls in the UK can vary depending on criteria such as flow rate, seasonal changes, and classification between waterfalls, cascades, and rapids.