Waterfalls · North East England
The High Force
The High Force — a waterfall in scotland lowlands.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British waterfall, formed where an upland river meets resistant rock and tumbles over an escarpment. Most are seasonal in flow.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The High Force is a prominent waterfall located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its impressive drop and is a popular natural attraction in the area. The surrounding landscape features rugged terrain and lush vegetation, making it a suitable spot for outdoor activities and photography. Visitors can observe the waterfall from designated viewpoints, offering a clear perspective of its scale and beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6507, -2.1864
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Forest and Frith
- Postcode
- DL12 0EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646960 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The High Force?
- The High Force is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0EP), in the parish of Forest and Frith.
- What is The High Force?
- The High Force — a waterfall in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The High Force?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0EP.
- Is The High Force a protected site?
- Yes — The High Force is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to The High Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0EP. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.