There are two waterfalls in Tigers Clough, both upon the shelf of the same geological fault. The larger of the two is on the stream that becomes the River Douglas and is a picturesque waterfall in a shady ravine, great for long-exposure photography. This waterfall occurs where natural bedding planes in the rock have been eroded by water over long periods of time with perhaps a little help from 19th Century quarrying as this area was used to supply water for the Knoll Bleach Works nearby.
Often unnoticed by casual visitors to the Rivington area this waterfall is rather special and relatively free of litter. Make sure it stays that way.
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Tigers Clough Waterfall image by munki-boy
Marker type: Waterfall
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A wooded stream valley with geological faults, waterfalls, the site of an old cotton bleaching works and a secret pub.
A narrow waterfall where the Crooked Edge Brook meets the River Douglas, good after rain.
