The waterfalls here don’t actually have a name on the map but they are known locally as Nidd Falls. If you are heading to Scar House Reservoir as many people do be sure to stop and see these beautiful falls along the way. As you pull into the private road that heads to the car park for the reservoir (sign-posted) you will see the fire station on the right. Park off the road next to NOT IN FRONT of the station on the right. There is a footpath that heads down the left hand side of the first station and over a bridge. Beware: As you climb down to your left to see the pools and small falls the rocks can be very slippery. The pool is fun for paddling but again, be warned that it can be slippery underfoot.
Come back out of this area and over the bridge but turn right at the stile. Follow the footpath along the field and scramble down through the trees at the end of the field. You will hear the falls before you see them. They are larger than the previous ones described fall into a slightly deeper pool too. Again, watch out for those slippery rocks!
To get to Scar House Reservoir you continue along the private road you pull in on to the car park at the end. There are toilets available at the cafe building (open in summer) run by How Stean Gorge. Head out of the car park and turn left down the hill towards the dam. You can cross over the reservoir on this and follow the 4 mile circular walk that is well sign posted. You can also extend this by following signs for the Angram Reservoir loop too so you walk would be about 7 miles long.
