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Middleton In Teesdale

High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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Middleton In Teesdale

High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from Middleton in Teesdale

07:13

25.8km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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90 m

The Forresters, Middleton-in-Teesdale

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The former lead mining town of Middleton-in-Teesdale is an excellent base for adventures in the North Pennines AONB.

The nearby High Force Waterfalls are a majestic sight, where the River …

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2.37 km

Skears Plantation

Forest

17.1 km

River Above High Force Waterfall

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With a drop of 21 meters, this is one of the largest waterfalls in England and certainly one of the most impressive.
The area also holds geological significance, as some …

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17.3 km

High Force Waterfall

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High Force is one of England’s largest and most impressive waterfalls. Starting as a trickle high in the North Pennines, the River Tees steadily gathers pace until it drastically drops …

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18.2 km

Footbridge over the River Tees

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18.3 km

Riverside Path along the River Tees

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18.7 km

River Rapids

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19.8 km

Low Force Waterfall

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Low Force is a beautiful series of cascades on the River Tees. Along this section of Upper Teesdale, the river tumbles over the Whin Sill, a layer of hard dolerite …

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19.9 km

Wynch Bridge

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Wynch Bridge is a chain suspension bridge across the River Tees. The narrow bridge — which is only wide enough for one person — makes for an exhilarating crossing over …

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25.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

4.38 km

3.91 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

7.63 km

4.45 km

3.44 km

1.66 km

604 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from Middleton in Teesdale

The Forresters, Middleton-in-Teesdale

River Above High Force Waterfall

High Force Waterfall

Footbridge over the River Tees

Riverside Path along the River Tees

River Rapids

Low Force Waterfall

Wynch Bridge

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