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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

02:14

8.39km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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482 m

Footbridge over the River Tees

Highlight • Bridge

1.55 km

River Above High Force Waterfall

Highlight • River

With a drop of 21 meters, this is one of the largest waterfalls in England and certainly one of the most impressive.
The area also holds geological significance, as some …

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2.57 km

Riverside Path along the River Tees

Highlight • Trail

4.12 km

Low Force Waterfall

Highlight • River

Low Force is a beautiful series of cascades on the River Tees. Along this section of Upper Teesdale, the river tumbles over the Whin Sill, a layer of hard dolerite …

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4.21 km

Wynch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wynch Bridge is a chain suspension bridge across the River Tees. The narrow bridge — which is only wide enough for one person — makes for an exhilarating crossing over …

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5.03 km

Gibson's Cave Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gibson's Cave was amazing!! Well worth going up the steps for (we nearly didn't bother!)

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7.39 km

Ascent from the River Valley

Highlight • Climb

8.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

2.42 km

790 m

733 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.68 km

878 m

861 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

June 9, 2024,Gibsons Cave, Low & High Force

Do go chasing alllllll the waterfalls 😍 Lovely family friendly out & back route with a cafe and toilet stop!

November 12, 2024,Low & High Force Waterfalls with Joanne and Paddy ❤️💙 🐕 🐾

Drone footage of the walk - HoverAir X1 ProMax

January 17, 2023,Winterwanderung im Teesdale: Low und High Force Wasserfälle

I've been hoping to see this corner of Great Britain in its winter best for years. Rather quiet, because winter days like this are rare in northern England. I'm all the happier today that my wish actually came true! And that I was able to set off on this little hike in one of my favorite areas on the island …

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December 31, 2021,Low Force waterfall – High Force Loop from Newbiggin

Something went wrong g somewhere, we ended up in a farmyard not accessible to public, luckily we were allowed through 🤔

March 24, 2025,Low Force waterfall – High Force waterfall loop from Newbiggin

If you look at the route it differs from the normal Komoot one just after low force, we went up to Bowlees Information Centre and Cafe, where there are toilets too

April 1, 2023,High Force Waterfall Circular with SportsShoes & Salomon

Situated in the heart of the Durham Dales, High Force Waterfall is one of the most spectacular forces of nature in the UK. In terms of accessibility, you can view the waterfall from the river below and also from a viewing point above.

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Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

Footbridge over the River Tees

River Above High Force Waterfall

Riverside Path along the River Tees

Low Force Waterfall

Wynch Bridge

Gibson's Cave Waterfall

River Rapids

Ascent from the River Valley

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