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The Great Britain Guide

Waterfalls Β· North East England

High Force

In or near Satron.

High Force β€” waterfall in england north west.

Rock exposure alongside Pryclose Gutter - geograph.org.uk - 5806306

Trevor Littlewood β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

High Force is a waterfall located in england north west. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

High Force is a prominent waterfall located in North-West England. It is known for its dramatic drop, making it one of the largest waterfalls in the country. The site is popular for its natural beauty and offers opportunities for walking and photography in the surrounding landscape. Visitors can access the waterfall via designated paths that provide views of the cascading water.

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Coordinates
54.4268, -2.2129
Parish
Muker
Postcode
DL11 6LP
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near High Force

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Force?
High Force is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6LP), in the parish of Muker.
What is High Force?
High Force β€” waterfall in england north west.
How do I get to High Force?
Drivers can use postcode DL11 6LP.
Is High Force a protected site?
Yes β€” High Force is part of the Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to High Force?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6LP. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.