Waterfalls · North West England
High Force
High Force — waterfall in england north west.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dent · 2.3 km
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: Whernside SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Force is a waterfall located in North-West England. It is renowned for being one of the largest waterfalls in the country, with a drop of approximately 20 metres. The site is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting visitors for its striking natural beauty and rugged landscape. The surrounding area offers various walking trails for those looking to explore the scenic environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2655, -2.3832
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dent
- Postcode
- LA10 5RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Dent — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: n13243279479 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Force?
- High Force is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5RH), in the parish of Dent.
- What is High Force?
- High Force — waterfall in england north west.
- How do I get to High Force?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA10 5RH.
- Is High Force a protected site?
- Yes — High Force is part of the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Force?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5RH.