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28 Things to Do in Durham - If You Dare!
High Force Waterfall
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Forest in Teesdale
County Durham
DL12 0XH
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: 01833 622336
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 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
TripAdvisor
- Excellent757
- Very Good363
- Average103
- Poor32
- Terrible98
Recent Reviews:
- Alison CWalk to high force
Tuesday, 25th March 2025We walked from low force after reading reviews on here. It’s a beautiful walk. We made an error tho and ended up going over the bridge , up the steps and ending up at the hotel . If we hadn’t... Read full review - Chloe Nicole SBeautiful hidden gemFriday, 18th April 2025Beautiful place, very friendly staff, well maintained area with lots of perfect opportunities for photographers and not much foot traffic Read full review
- Colin APeak District, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat Stop off…Thursday, 5th June 2025Nice way walk down to the waterfall but lots of other walks nearby if you want to do more plus a snack shop and a restaurant nearby. Yes you have to pay for the car parking but is that so unusual... 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2026 Winter Season (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Highlights...
Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force, Forest-in-TeesdaleA new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.
