Waterfalls · North East England
Sand Force
Sand Force — waterfall in scotland lowlands.

Andy Waddington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Sand Force is a waterfall located in scotland lowlands. 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: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sand Force is a waterfall located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its natural beauty and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for observing the cascading water and enjoying the nearby scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6291, -2.1422
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Holwick
- Postcode
- DL12 0NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n2776846677 (ODbL)
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Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
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Archaeological sites · 0.5 km

Teesdale
Gorges · 0.7 km

Holwick
Other places · 1.0 km

Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.0 km

Roman period native farmstead
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km

Roman period native farmstead
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km

Low Way Farm Camping Site
Campsites · 1.2 km

Burnt mounds
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km

Burnt mounds
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km

Park End Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
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Archaeological sites · North East England
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars — an archaeological site in North East England, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · North East England
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Burial mounds & barrows · North East England
Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn
Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn — a burial mound in North East England, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sand Force
Places to stay
Campsites · North East England
Low Way Farm Camping Site
Low Way Farm Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
B&Bs · North East England
Brunswick House
Brunswick House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
Hotels · North East England
The Teesdale Hotel
The Teesdale Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North East England
Daleview Holiday Park
Daleview Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Campsites · North East England
Lonton South Farm
Lonton South Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North East England
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs · North East England
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
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Cricketers' Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand Force?
- Sand Force is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0NJ), in the parish of Holwick.
- What is Sand Force?
- Sand Force — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Sand Force?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0NJ.
- Is Sand Force a protected site?
- Yes — Sand Force is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sand Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0NJ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.