{"id":592,"date":"2019-02-27T22:18:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T22:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/high-force\/?page_id=592"},"modified":"2024-04-19T11:15:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T10:15:44","slug":"walking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.raby.co.uk\/high-force\/hotel\/activities\/walking\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row vertical_padding=&#8221;no-v-pad&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]Surrounded by breath-taking countryside, forests, open moorland and one of the country\u2019s best loved landmark attractions \u2013 High Force Waterfall \u2013 its not really a surprise then that The High Force Hotel is a walker\u2019s paradise. With the Pennine Way and UNESCO Geopark on our doorstep, it\u2019s time to put your best foot forward and head off in our direction.[\/vc_column_text][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;1905&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;Raby Estates App&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;right&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;NEW for 2022!&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221;]Download our Raby estates app to follow local walking routes and create a tailored experience pending on your interests. From wildlife to geology to history and art, learn more about our beautiful landscapes.[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657881836538{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657882230179{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657882243623{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657881989706{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Local Walks &amp; Natural Beauty Spots<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1660738530497{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1602&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>High Force Waterfall<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Adjacent to the hotel is a lovely 20-30 minute circular route to High Force Waterfall. This walk is of medium difficulty that will take you along the River Tees to the viewing area at the bottom of High Force and returns via the woodlands.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1872&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Gibson&#8217;s Cave<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A short walk along the river from Bowlees Visitor Centre, you&#8217;ll stumble across Summerhill Force and Gibson&#8217;s Cave. Local legend has it that the cave was once the hiding place of a 16th century outlaw.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1871&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Low Force Waterfall<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Along the river Tees you&#8217;ll find Low Force Waterfall. Enjoy a 1.5 &#8211; 2 hour walk along the Pennine Way visiting the falls and Bowlees Visitor Centre. Offering fantastic views across Teesdale, take in the wildflowers along the Tees Bank, and cross over the exhilerating Wynch Bridge. You can either return the same way or make it a circular route via public footpaths on the opposite side of the river.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1869&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cow Green Reservoir<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A few miles from the hotel, you&#8217;ll find the expansive Cow Green Reservoir and Cauldron Snout Waterfall which makes for a lovely afternoon stroll. 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