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Low Force Waterfall – High Force Waterfall loop from Forest-in-Teesdale

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Low Force Waterfall – High Force Waterfall loop from Forest-in-Teesdale

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Low Force Waterfall – High Force Waterfall loop from Forest-in-Teesdale

01:25

12.3km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.90 km

Bowlees Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Structure

some nice home made jams on sale

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5.38 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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5.47 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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7.02 km

Riverside Path along the River Tees

Highlight • Trail

7.12 km

Footbridge over the River Tees

Highlight • Bridge

8.04 km

Interesting Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural

8.04 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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8.22 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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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

2.51 km

2.05 km

1.53 km

128 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

2.73 km

2.30 km

1.68 km

974 m

828 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

12°C

4°C

66 %

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Low Force Waterfall – High Force Waterfall loop from Forest-in-Teesdale

Bowlees Visitor Centre & Café

Wynch Bridge

Low Force Waterfall

Riverside Path along the River Tees

Footbridge over the River Tees

Interesting Rock Formation

High Force Waterfall

River Above High Force Waterfall

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