Banishead water falls.
N 54° 21.285 W 003° 06.743
30U E 492696 N 6022998
Banishead Waterfalls
Waymark Code: WM310Q
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/22/2008
Views: 33
Banishead Waterfalls are not natural but were created when Banishead quarry ceased operation early last century and Torver Beck was diverted to flood the quarry,making a spectacular waterfall,the water level in the abandoned quarry maintains a fairly constant level as the water drains away through old working to eventually find it's way to Coniston Water.The falls have a single drop of about a hundred feet,and can be very impressive in winter and after periods of heavy rain.
A popular footpath runs along side the old quarry which is used for walkers making their way to and from the mountains of the Coniston range.
The width shown below is estimated to be 10 feet,this is the average width,as it can be much wider in winter.
Location of the waterfall:
1 mile north of the village of Torver Cumbria England
Flow dates: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Type / features of structure: Spillway
Estimated height in feet: 100
Estimated width in feet: 10
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Torver beck
Coordinates of parking: Not Listed
Fees: Not Listed
Estimated height in meters: Not Listed
Estimated width in meters: Not Listed
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