High Force Waterfall County Durham

High force is a waterfall on the river tees near middleton in teesdale teesdale county durham england.

High force waterfall county durham. Some believe it to be the highest but this honour actually goes to the howgill fells in cumbria which have a total height of 180 metres and an unbroken drop of 30 metres at one point. Waterfall is just a short walk from high force hotel through woodland so walking shoe boot footwear is recommended. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of upper teesdale high force is a genuine force of nature cascading 21 metres into the plunge pool beneath it. Parking is expensive if you are only going to see.

The waterfall is within the north pennines area of outstanding natural beauty and european geopark. There is a slightly longer walk east through some woodland and a meadow this takes you over a footbridge. The whole of the river tees plunges 70 feet over a precipice in two stages. Everyone visiting kept their distance best they could so i think everyone got a fair share of the best view.

The high force waterfall on the river tees in county durham is one of the highest waterfalls in england. High force trail a short riverside walk to two spectacular waterfalls upper teesdale the most northerly of the yorkshire dales describes itself as a hidden corner of england it s renowned for being little known unspoilt and offering solitude and tranquillity. Welcome high force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in england. From its rise as a trickle high on the heather covered.

This circular walk through the heart of the durham dales visits high force one of the most spectacular waterfalls in england. High force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in england. Discover the force of nature at high force one of the most spectacular waterfalls in england located at forest in teesdale in the heart of the durham dales co. The river tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient with origins dating back over 300 million years.

High force is a waterfall on the river tees near middleton in teesdale teesdale england. 13 of 50 nature parks in county durham. High force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in england. After heavy rainfall the river tees will also flow over the dry right hand side channel.

Enjoyable walk parking space in nearby lay bys or park on bowlee visitors centre for a small donation and learn more.