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Low Force

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the north of England, Low Force is a series of low cascades on the River Tees, about three miles upstream of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Though not as dramatic as its more famous cousin, High Force, Low Force is a lovely falls. If you can brave the water temperature there are wide pools below the falls were you can swim.

Just downstream of Low Force is Wynch Bridge, a listed chain suspension bridge across the Tees. Wynch Bridge was built in 1830 to replace an earlier bridge built in 1731 to allow miners to reach the Middleton lead mines.
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Teesdale, County Durham, England

About Low Force
Attraction Type: Countryside - Waterfall
Location: Access from a footpath opposite Bowlees Nature Reserve visitor centre lane. There is  parking at the nature reserve or in laybys on the B6277 road.
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Wynch Bridge - 0 miles (Historic Property) High Force - 1.5 miles (Countryside) Bowes Castle - 10.5 miles (Castle) Brough Castle - 11.1 miles (Castle) Barnard Castle - 11.4 miles (Castle) Egglestone Abbey - 12.5 miles (Abbey) Eden Valley - 12.8 miles (Countryside) Rokeby Park - 13.9 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Appleby - 12.8 miles away Kirkby Stephen - 14.2 miles away Blanchland - 14.5 miles away Muker - 19.3 miles away Edenhall - 21 miles away Hexham - 22.2 miles away Haydon Bridge - 22.4 miles away Bywell - 22.6 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Low Force

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Burnbrae Cottage - 6.4 miles from Low Force St Johns Chapel, County Durham Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £230

Farm Cottage - 6.7 miles from Low Force Barnard Castle, County Durham Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £210

Studio Cottage - 6.7 miles from Low Force Barnard Castle, County Durham Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £185

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Nearest Hotels

Strathmore Arms at Holwick - 0.6 miles from Low Force Holwick, Northumberland Stay from: £50.00

Teesdale Hotel - 3.1 miles from Low Force Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham Stay from: £105.00

Ancient Unicorn - 10.6 miles from Low Force Bowes, County Durham Stay from: £25.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Brunswick House - 3 miles from Low Force Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham From: £40.00

Cafe 1618 - 3.1 miles from Low Force Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham From: £64.00

Hillside Cottage - 7 miles from Low Force Durham, County Durham

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Middleton-in-Teesdale
Tourist Information Centre
10 Market Place
Middleton-in-Teesdale
County Durham
England
DL12 0QG
Tel: 01833 641001
Fax: 01833 641001
Email: middletonplus@compuserve.com
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