High Force Waterfall
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: +44 01833 622209
Tel: +44 01833 622324
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £2.50 per ticket type |
Child (under 16yrs ) | £1.00 per ticket type |
Under 5s: Free.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent685
- Very Good346
- Average96
- Poor28
- Terrible80
Recent Reviews:
- Vacation02142325824Knaresborough, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat place - Don’t pay to enter the private path use pennine wayMonday, 9th May 2022Great place to visit - DONT go on the private path - vista £5 for 2 - walk across down towards the lower force and walk back up the Pennine way - get great views of the high force in that side . Why... Read full review
- C26aroline MLovely waterfall walkTuesday, 10th May 2022Set off from Bowlees Visitor Centre (not open) and walked to Low force and then up to High Force. Lovely walk with beautiful scenery along the way. Fab, really enjoyed the walk and the stunning... Read full review
- alsarcastic1Egham, United KingdomniceThursday, 19th May 2022went to low force first, huge disappointment. if the same person who made high force also made high force, sort yourself out, dunno what you were thinking making low force. waste of time. i like this... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - £2.00 per car
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - On short leads only.
Access Information
Opening Times
Season (1 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Winter Season (1 Nov 2022 - 30 Mar 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* October - Easter: Visitor facilities closed. 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 - DarlingtonNearest bus stop - Forest in Teesdale (timings depend on season and day)