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Waterfalls · North East England

Sand Force

Sand Force — waterfall in scotland lowlands.

Water Race on Crossthwaite Common - geograph.org.uk - 5805104

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6291, -2.1422
Parish
Holwick
Postcode
DL12 0NJ
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Sand Force

Places to stay

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Low Way Farm Camping Site

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B&Bs · North East England

Brunswick House

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Hotels · North East England

The Teesdale Hotel

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Free↗ teesdalehotel.co.uk
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Caravan parks · North East England

Daleview Holiday Park

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Free↗ daleviewcaravanpark.com
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Campsites · North East England

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Caravan parks · North East England

Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park

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Historic pubs · North East England

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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.