High Force

High Force is a waterfall on the River Tees near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, England. Although often described as the highest waterfall in England, at 20 metres (70 feet) it is not - Cautley Spout in Cumbria's Howgill Fells is almost 180 metres (600 feet high), and Hardraw Force in North Yorkshire has an unbroken drop of 30 metres

Related Topics:
Waterfall - River Tees - Middleton-in-Teesdale - County Durham - England - Metre - Feet - Cautley Spout - Cumbria - Howgill Fells - Hardraw Force - North Yorkshire

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(100 feet).

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Nevertheless, High Force is one of England's most impressive, since the river is quite powerful, and many visitors come to see the falls. The northern side of the tees is owned by the Raby Estate, and visitors must pay a fee to gain access to the falls. The Pennine Way passes High force on its southern side, and the falls may be seen for free from this side. A slightly longer walk will be required, as the nearest bridge over the river is at Holwich Head, about 1 kilometre downstream of the falls.

Related Topics:
Raby Estate - Pennine Way

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There are two other waterfalls on this stretch of the Tees. Low Force is situated about 2.5 kilometres downstream, whilst Cauldron Snout is some 10 kilometres upstream. The Pennine Way passes all three sets of falls.

Related Topics:
Low Force - Kilometre - Cauldron Snout

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