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High Force Waterfall

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"England's largest waterfall — a thundering 21m plunge on the River Tees"

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High Force is England's largest waterfall by volume, a spectacular 21-metre plunge where the River Tees crashes over a dramatic dolerite sill on the Pennine Way. The roar of the falls can be heard long before you see them, and the spray mists the surrounding woodland with a permanent fine drizzle. The short walk from the High Force Hotel through ancient juniper woodland is one of the most atmospheric short walks in northern England. Nearby Low Force and the Cauldron Snout waterfall complete a spectacular day of cascades in Teesdale.

Highlights

21-metre plunge — England's largest waterfall by volume
Ancient juniper woodland nature reserve
Pennine Way National Trail passes directly above
Low Force rapids and stepping stones nearby
Cauldron Snout — England's longest cascade, 2 miles upstream

Travel Tips

01Small parking charge at High Force Hotel
0210-minute walk from the car park to the falls
03Stay on marked paths — the gorge edges are dangerous
04Middleton-in-Teesdale has great cafes and accommodation

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Quick Info

Best Time

Autumn and Spring for maximum flow; Winter for dramatic ice formations

Budget

Budget

Region

North East

Rating

4.8