High Force Waterfall
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: 01833 622336
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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2 Adults 3 Children | £12.00 per ticket type |
Adult (16+) | £3.95 per ticket type |
Child (4-15) | £2.45 per ticket type |
Couples Ticket - 2 Adults | £7.50 per ticket type |
Free Admission (Under 4s) | Free |
Families and couples can pre-book their tickets online for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. All other tickets can be purchased on site.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor

- Excellent762
- Very Good363
- Average106
- Poor33
- Terrible98
Recent Reviews:
- LindaJAIsle of Skye, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesStunning walkFriday, 25th July 2025Stunning walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre (free parking/donations) to Low Force and then to High Force. Just under 5 miles. The scenery was gorgeous, the wild flowers lovely and of course the... Read full review
- flyerphilwOver priced.Sunday, 31st August 202515 minute walk, expensive parking, over priced tickets for entry, pub a rip off and dirty outside. Pay out from start to finish and lacking. Read full review
- Voyage57779010745Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyStunning waterfallThursday, 4th September 2025After returning to Barnard Castle we got some sight seeing advice from the owner at Valentines Restaurant and boy was he right. The scenery getting to high force was stunning and the waterfall itself... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - £2.00 per car
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - On short leads only.
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 Summer Season (1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
2026 Winter Season (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* In adverse weather it may be necessary to close High Force in the interest of safety, please check the weather forecast before travelling. Closed Christmas Day.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A66. From the A1(M) take the A66 to Bowes/Barnard Castle turn off and pick up the signs for High Force, which is on B6277 Middleton in Teesdale to Alston Road.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station - Darlington. Nearest bus stop - Forest in Teesdale (timings depend on season and day)