Waterfalls · North East England
"Upper" Low Force
"Upper" Low Force — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
Philip Cornwall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
"Upper" Low Force is a waterfall located in scotland lowlands. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- 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
Upper Low Force is a waterfall located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its striking cascades and natural beauty. Visitors can observe the waterfall amidst the surrounding landscape, which features typical Scottish scenery. The site is accessible for those interested in exploring the area’s natural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6469, -2.1514
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Newbiggin
- Postcode
- DL12 0XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n29735946 (ODbL)
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Historic houses · 0.3 km
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North East England
Low Force
Low Force in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · North East England
Sheep
Sheep — Public artwork (sculpture) by Keith Alexander.
📷 5Historic bridges · North East England
Wynch Bridge
Wynch Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Roman period native settlement
Roman period native settlement — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Bowlees and Friar House Meadows
Bowlees and Friar House Meadows in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4National landscapes (AONB) · North East England
Bowlees
Bowlees in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near "Upper" Low Force
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Low Way Farm Camping Site
Low Way Farm Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Brunswick House
Brunswick House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Langdon Beck Youth Hostel
Langdon Beck Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Teesdale Hotel
The Teesdale Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Daleview Holiday Park
Daleview Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Lonton South Farm
Lonton South Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Cricketers' Arms Public House
Cricketers' Arms Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Turk's Head Public House
Turk's Head Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Blue Bell Public House
Blue Bell Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is "Upper" Low Force?
- "Upper" Low Force is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0XF), in the parish of Newbiggin.
- What is "Upper" Low Force?
- "Upper" Low Force — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to "Upper" Low Force?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0XF.
- Is "Upper" Low Force a protected site?
- Yes — "Upper" Low 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 "Upper" Low Force?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0XF. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.