May Beck and Falling Foss can only be described as a hidden gem along the YC route for a sense of tranquillity and getting back to nature. Meander leisurely beneath the canopies of trees that line the paths of this 2-mile woodland walk, leading you to the awe-inspiring Falling Foss Waterfall, which proudly spills from a 30-foot drop into the brook below.

Close by you will find "The Hermitage", a dwelling carved out of a large rock. It was once inhabited by a Hermit who would have lived off the land, utilising what nature offered. The humble home dates back to the 18th century, but there is no record of any hermits living there now!

Along the way, you will be accompanied by the serene ambience of the trickling May Beck, which flows gently along the path. Refresh tired legs by paddling in the shallow waters before paying a visit to the beautiful woodland cottage of Midge Hall, where you will be welcomed with a well-deserved refreshment in the calming tea garden.