Cauldron Snout

Cauldron Snout is a long cascade on the River Tees in northern England, noted for a broken series of drops rather than a single vertical fall. It sits within the upland landscape of the North Pennines and is a distinct geomorphological feature of the river channel.

The cascade is valued for its length and turbulent flow rather than a single plunge - conditions after heavy rain make it especially vigorous. Walkers on nearby public footpaths routinely visit short detours to view the falls.

The feature formed by river erosion within a moorland setting and has been a fixed element of the Tees valley landscape since post-glacial times. It has no built structures associated with it and remains an exposed natural feature.

The cascade lies on the course of the River Tees in the North Pennines, within upland moorland and pasture. It is reached on foot from surrounding lanes and paths that serve the Pennine uplands.

• Best time to view: Flows strongly after heavy rain or thaw, making the cascade most dramatic in wet conditions.
• Access: Located on a popular long-distance route, the waterfall is visible from nearby footpaths so no special equipment is required to reach viewing points.