The Aysgarth Falls are a triple flight of waterfalls, carved out by the River Ure over a virtual one-mile stretch on its drop to mid-Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales of England. The falls are quite spectacular, especially during wet weather, as thousands of gallons of water cascade over the series of broad limestone steps.
Aysgarth Falls have attracted visitors for over 200 years and Ruskin, Turner and Wordsworth all visited, enthusing about the falls’ outstanding natural beauty. The upper fall was actually featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
As well as the falls, there are many walks which wind through the wooded valley, offering superb views of the river and falls. Wild flowers adorn the area in spring and summer, and wild birds, squirrels and deer can also be seen. Close by is St Andrew's church, which has a large churchyard, reputed to be the biggest in England. The church has a medieval painted wooden screen saved from the destroyed Jervaulx Abbey.
The name derives from old Norse, meaning open space in the oak trees.
It was featured on the television programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the many wonders of the North.
