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High Force

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One of the loveliest waterfalls in the north, High Force is the highest unbroken fall of water in the country. The water spills over a limestone cliff and falls in a thunder of spray down to a pool 21 metres below (approximately 64 feet). The effect is quite stunning.

High Force is reached via a well-tended gravelled path that leads gently down a steep-sided, wooded gorge. Interpretive panels tell visitors about the geology of the area that led to the formation of the waterfall. The falls is part of the large Raby Castle estates. There is a giftshop, toilets, and cafe facilities near the large car park on the B6277.

The Pennine Way national trail runs along the far bank of the Tees at High Force.
Forest-in-Teesdale, Teesdale, County Durham, England, DL12 0QH

About High Force
Attraction Type: Countryside - Waterfall
Location: 5 miles west of Middleton-in-Teesdale on the B6277. Well signposted. Paid parking available. A charge applies to visit the falls (honesty box from November to Easter).
Website: High Force
Phone: 01833 622209
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Nearest Accommodation to High Force

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Burnbrae Cottage - 6 miles from High Force St Johns Chapel, County Durham Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £230

Fellside Cottage - 6.4 miles from High Force Ireshopeburn, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £280

Farm Cottage - 8 miles from High Force Barnard Castle, County Durham Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £210

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Nearest Hotels

Strathmore Arms at Holwick - 1.8 miles from High Force Holwick, Northumberland Stay from: £50.00

Teesdale Hotel - 4.5 miles from High Force Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham Stay from: £105.00

Castle Hotel - 10 miles from High Force Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Stay from: £25.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Brunswick House - 4.5 miles from High Force Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham From: £40.00

Cafe 1618 - 4.5 miles from High Force Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham From: £64.00

Hillside Cottage - 6.4 miles from High 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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