Opening Times
| High Force Waterfall | Open Daily, 10am - 3pm |
| Takeaway Kiosk | Open daily, 10am - 3pm |
| Car Park | Open 24hrs |
| Restaurant | Open daily |
| Hotel | Open daily |
Visit
High Force Waterfall
- An impressive 21 metres tall
- A beautiful circular woodland walking route takes you to the base of one of the biggest waterfalls in the UK
- Seasonal Children’s Trails
- Woodland sculptures and spaces for children to play throughout
- Accessible route to a view of the waterfall with a bookable tramper available
- Raby Estates App available to download to learn more about the area as you go
- 20 minute stroll to the base of the falls or complete the route in just under an hour
Online: Adult £3.95| Children (4–15yrs) £2.45 | Under 4s Free
Family Saver Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £10 online or £12 onsite
Eat
High Force Restaurant
- Locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day
- Breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals
- Afternoon Tea with a three tiered delight of dainty sandwiches, delicious cake and scones with lashings of jam and cream
Stay
High Force Hotel
- Idyllic rural retreat in picture-perfect, undiscovered Upper Teesdale
- Walk through the doors to open fireplaces, weathered floorboards and effortless, laidback elegance
- Ten boutique bedrooms with bold colours and lavish interiors, each with its own charm
- Renowned for its Upper Teesdale Breakfasts and seasonal dining meals
- Stocked with Temple Spa toiletries to truly relax during your stay
- A short drive away from iconic market towns, Barnard Castle and Middleton in Teesdale
- Surrounded by dramatic landscapes and walking routes with High Force Waterfall adjacent to the Hotel
- Located in one of the premier stargazing areas with some of the darkest skies in the country
- Dog Friendly stays

The Raby Estates App
Discover more with The Raby Estates App, explore new walking routes, create your bespoke tour and learn more about geology, wildlife and the history around you.
Reap the benefits with exclusive offers and discounts.
Stargazing Suppers
Join us for a magical evening of stargazing at the High Force Hotel and Waterfall some of the darkest skies in the UK.


North Pennines National Landscapes
High Force is situated within the beautiful Upper Teesdale countryside in the North Pennines National Landscapes. This stunning, upland landscape offers wide-open moors, flower-rich hay meadows, intimate woods, inky-black night skies, curious wildlife, fascinating industrial heritage and tumbling rivers leading to the spectacular High Force Waterfall
For families
High Force is a sight to behold, and along with a well-maintained and picturesque car park and picnic area, from which walkers can set off along many way marked routes; it makes an ideal place to stop for a picnic and a base for exploring Teesdale and the North Pennines by car, bike or on foot.