The uplands of the north and west of England enjoy the wettest climate and are home to the majority of waterfalls in the country. In areas such as the Lake District which were formerly glaciated, they are commonly found at the lower ends of hanging valleys. Typical of those in the Pennines, are falls which form at points where the watercourse encounters erosion-resistant rock layers such as Millstone Grit.
The great majority of named falls in England are situated in the Lake District and Pennines. In these regions the terms âÂÂfossâ and âÂÂforceâ are much the most common ones used for a waterfall though linn is also encountered towards the Scottish border. The term âÂÂspoutâ is another frequently found alternative.
Waterfalls of the UK<br /> Waterfalls of Scotland<br /> Waterfalls of Wales