High Force Waterfall
County Durham
DL12 0XH
Tel: 01833 622336
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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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
- Average105
- Poor32
- Terrible98
Recent Reviews:
- 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
- Ross MHigh ForceSunday, 6th July 2025Don't bother paying for the waterfall walk unless you find steps challenging. The free route offers better and more variety of vierws Read full review
- hannahm686Bristol, United KingdomExpensive if you pay for it all.Sunday, 6th July 2025The car park has cameras so decide before you enter if you are happy to pay for the parking. It was £4 for 3 hours to park. The path where you buy tickets was not open as we were there fairly early... 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) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
2026 Winter Season (1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026) | ||
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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)