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High Force Waterfall

High Force Waterfall
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Details:
Admission: Adult: £1.50 Child under 16: Free
Building: Raby Estates Office
Town: Middleton-in-Teesdale
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL2 0QH
Telephone: 01833 622209 (Thursdays to Mondays)
Email: teesdaleestate@rabycastle.com
Website: http://www.rabycastle.com/high_force.htm
Offers for Kids Newcastle Members: toilets, gift shop,
Opening Times: All year round
Pushchair Access: Unsuitable

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Description:
High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England. 

The woodland walk leads you to this spectacular sight. As you begin the descent down the gentle slope the well-maintained path twists and turns giving a different view every few yards. The muffled rumble suddenly turns to a roar and the sight astounds you. High Force commands your respect.  From its rise as a trickle, high on the heather covered fells at the top of the North Pennines, to the top of the whin sill rock at Forest-in-Teesdale, the River Tees steadily grows and gathers pace, then it suddenly and spectacularly drops 21 metres into the plunge pool below.

The pretty woodland walk is approximately 1/3 of a mile, with several resting points along the way. It is a gently sloping gravel path.

High Force commands your respect. Its power is its beauty, but it must be treated with care. Children must be supervised at all times.