High Force Waterfall
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: 01833 622336
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £3.00 per ticket type |
Child (Under 16yrs ) | £1.50 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

- Excellent735
- Very Good357
- Average100
- Poor30
- Terrible97
Recent Reviews:
- Jaki CTrip Type:CouplesWorth the parking and admission costThursday, 26th October 2023Lovely circular walk down to the falls then back up through the woods. A bit of an incline but nothing too strenuous. There's an activity for the kids to spot letters around the walk, I believe you... Read full review
- Glenn CTrip Type:FamilyRip off parking and accessSunday, 29th October 2023When you get to the waterfall you can only view closeup from a tiny access point which must be really crowded at peak times. You can no longer view from the top the new path takes you away through a... Read full review
- Sally TRetford, United KingdomDisabled access no problemMonday, 13th November 2023While searching through the web of things to do whilst on a weekend I found High force waterfall, then thinking that's impossible with needing two new hips I'd never make it down there to view. Then... 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
2024 Winter Season (1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
2024 Summer Season (1 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024) | ||
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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 - DarlingtonNearest bus stop - Forest in Teesdale (timings depend on season and day)