Waterfalls · North West England
The Forces
In or near Bomby.
The Forces — waterfall in england north east.

Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Forces is a waterfall located in england north east. 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: Naddle Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Forces is a waterfall located in North-East England. It is known for its natural beauty and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a serene environment, ideal for photography and nature walks. The area offers opportunities for exploration and enjoying the outdoors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5328, -2.7979
Sources
- osm: n3618029525 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Forces?
- The Forces is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Forces?
- The Forces — waterfall in england north east.
- How do I get to The Forces?
- The nearest town is Bomby. Its coordinates are 54.5328°, -2.7979°.
- Is The Forces a protected site?
- Yes — The Forces is part of the Naddle Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.