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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from Newbiggin

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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from Newbiggin

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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from Newbiggin

00:54

3.36km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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574 m

Bowlees Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Structure

some nice home made jams on sale

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1.14 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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1.24 km

Wynch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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2.24 km

Gibson's Cave

Highlight • Waterfall

Look out for this on the left hand side on the way to Gibsons cave, take a good torch (not a phone torch) it goes back a long way.

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2.40 km

Gibson's Cave and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Take some trunks and a towel for wild swimming.

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2.41 km

Summerhill Force

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although it can often go unnoticed due to its proximity to the better-known Low Force and High Force waterfalls, this beautiful cascade is well worth a visit and is easily accessible from Bowlees.

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2.73 km

Gibson's Cave Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gibson's Cave was amazing!! Well worth going up the steps for (we nearly didn't bother!)

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3.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

339 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

665 m

324 m

315 m

147 m

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from Newbiggin

Bowlees Visitor Centre & Café

Low Force Waterfall

Wynch Bridge

Gibson's Cave

Gibson's Cave and Waterfall

Summerhill Force

Gibson's Cave Waterfall

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