High Force Waterfall (Teesdale)

One of the most breath taking waterfalls I have witnessed in England. High Force is within the North Pennines on the River Tees which is near Middleton – in – Teesdale in County Durham. I first visited this waterfall back in 2005 on a school walking expedition, on this occasion the sun was shining so bright and was one of the hottest days I can remember experiencing in England. Most recently I re visited this beautiful 71ft (21m) drop of the River Tees in 2010 with my boyfriend and a friend, the whole of the river drops over the cliff edge into the plunge pools below.


High Force is set within the Forest of Teesdale, the woodland walk to the waterfall is approximately 1/3 of a mile and is a well kept pretty route with a number of resting and view points along the way. There is a seasonal gift shop, toilet facilities and a car park. More information can be found at: North Pennines Website

Above: High Force 2005

Below: High Force 2010

Other points of interest:

Low Force

Downstream from High Force are the smaller more elegant set of falls ‘Low Force’, Low Force is known for its beauty as well as for a place for white – water canoeists and leaping Salmon.

Photos: Low Force 2010

Wynch Bridge

Also at the spectacular Low Falls is the Wynch Bridge. Around the year 1741 the first chain bridge was built in the country and it is said to be over the River Tees and called the Wynch Bridge, to be used by miners who lived at Holwick to the mines in Middleton. It was said to be of wooden construction, supended by iron chains. Later in 1802 it is known to of collapsed when one of the chains snapped. In 1830 the bridge we know today was built slightly up stream to the site of the original. For more information about Teesdale visit: Discover Teesdale

Above: Wynch Bridge Information Sign

Below: Wynch Bridge 2010