High Force | One of the Most Spectacular Waterfalls in England

A natural phenomenon like no other, High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. Artists, photographers and nature enthusiasts are drawn by High Force’s mighty power and unforgettable beauty, equally glorious at the height or summer of covered in a sprinkling of snow.

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Things to do

High Force in Upper Teesdale is in the North Pennines National Landscapes and is part of a Global Geopark. This beautiful landscape has been shaped by millions of years of Earth processes and thousands of years of people living and working here. Upper Teesdale is home to some of the UK’s rarest plants and most iconic upland birds. You’ll discover rocks with dramatic origins, ice age features, ancient settlements, lead mining heritage and wonderful wildlife.

Raby Estates App

Users can discover local walking routes via an interactive map, create their own bespoke tour of the waterfall walk by filtering different points of interest including wildlife, geology and landscape, and can also locate nearby facilities including food outlets, motorhome stopovers, picnic areas and toilets.

Stargazing Suppers

Nestled in the heart of Upper Teesdale, High Force Waterfall provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable stargazing adventure

Changing Landscapes

High Force Waterfall is situated within the beautiful Upper Teesdale countryside in the North Pennines Natural Landscapes. Surrounded by a stunning, upland landscape the area offers wide-open moors, flower-rich hay meadows, intimate woods, inky-black night skies, curious wildlife, fascinating industrial heritage and tumbling rivers. The awe-inspiring 21-metre cascade is just a few minutes’ walk from The High Force Hotel, allowing guests to enjoy exclusive out of hours access to the waterfall. Artist J.M.W. Turner painted the waterfall in 1822 and the scenic location continues to draw visitors back to enjoy a colour palette that changes over all four seasons, from the bright blue summer skies, orange autumnal colours, crisp icy winter mornings and vibrant greens of nature bursting to life in spring.

Dark Skies

The North Pennines attracts thousands of stargazers each year keen to soak up some of England’s darkest night skies. See night time transformed into a tapestry of constellations. And if you get really lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from late September to March.

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Eat

We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic charm.

Group Visits and School Trips

High Force makes a lovely day out for a group visit or school trip. Enjoy a leisurely wander down through our beautiful woodland trail to the magnificent waterfall. This beautiful area offers a great opportunity to learn outside of a classroom environment.

Weddings

Where better can you think of for the perfect waterfall wedding than one of the North of England's greatest natural sights?