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Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Bowlees Visitor Centre
OS MAP: OL 31 OR OS 92
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
OS MAP: OL 31 OR OS 92
Newbiggin
County Durham
DL12 0XF
Tel: +44 01833 622145
Guide Prices
Donate and display car parking.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Excellent184
- Very Good84
- Average12
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- MarkofltcTrip Type:CouplesNice venue
Wednesday, 18th March 2020Stopped here for a walk with the dog and a look at low force. In the past we have stopped at high force and paid to park and then paid to walk to the falls and then got a fine of £60 for not paying... Read full review - Charlotte JSalfords, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful scenerySunday, 26th July 2020Visited here with my husband and two dogs to do the three waterfalls walk. The car park is big and, although busy on a sunny Saturday, it still wasn't a problem to park. The toilets onsite are... Read full review
- manc_emmManchester, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyHigh force and low force
Friday, 31st July 2020This is the visitor centre you should park at to do the high force and low force waterfalls walk. The lady behind the desk was helpful and informative, there was also a gallery, toilets, cafe and... Read full review
Facilities
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free) - Donation requested.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - also allowed downstairs in visitor centre - includes cafe
Access Information
Opening Times
* Bowlees Visitor Centre currently closed but car park is open
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Barnard Castle take B6277 north west through Middleton-in-Teesdale . Visitor Centre is on right just past Newbiggin.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is Darlington Station.
Highlights...
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), IreshopeburnThe North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of England. As well as being an AONB the North Pennines is also a UNESCO Global Geopark – an accolade awarded to areas across the world with outstanding geology. Areas of Outstanding Natural…
