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High Force Waterfall
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 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent764
- Very Good365
- Average106
- Poor33
- Terrible98
Recent Reviews:
- RicolasUKBeckenham, United KingdomA great natural spectacle.
Sunday, 14th September 2025Remembering trips to High Force as a child, I took my family to show them - and I am very glad I did. They were really blown away by it, such an impressive natural feature of this landscape and... Read full review - caroline LLovely waterfall to visit but beware of the parking costs.Sunday, 2nd November 2025We love waterfalls, so whilst in the area, this was a must for us. Quite easy to get to. You get your tickets from the hotel if you want to use their path way down to the fall and costs £3.95 per... Read full review
- Jo TIlkley, United KingdomBeautiful walk and views
Sunday, 2nd November 2025We continued from Low Force on the footpath keeping the river on our right all the way up to High Force. The paths are quite steep and a bit slippy in places but not too difficult at all. The views... 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
| 2026 Winter Season (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2026 Summer Season (1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 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.
