High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from High Force

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High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from High Force

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High Force Waterfall – Low Force Waterfall loop from High Force

01:38

6.15km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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151 m

Footbridge over the River Tees

Highlight • Bridge

1.41 km

High Force Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.93 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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4.03 km

Low Force Waterfall

Highlight • River

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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5.14 km

Riverside Path along the River Tees

Highlight • Trail

6.01 km

Ascent from the River Valley

Highlight • Climb

6.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

781 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

820 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

16°C

12°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2026,UK, England: River Tees in Teesdale

Very beautiful section of the River Tees. The High Force waterfall plunges 21 m deep, the Low Force 5.5 m.

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January 17, 2023,Winterwanderung im Teesdale: Low und High Force Wasserfälle

I've been hoping to see this corner of Great Britain in its winter best for years. Rather quiet, because winter days like this are rare in northern England. I'm all the happier today that my wish actually came true! And that I was able to set off on this little hike in one of my favorite areas on the island …

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