Low Force Waterfall

Low Force Waterfall

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Low Force Waterfall

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Location: Holwick, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

January 14, 2021

Hiking

Low Force is a beautiful series of cascades on the River Tees. Along this section of Upper Teesdale, the river tumbles over the Whin Sill, a layer of hard dolerite rock which formed 295 million years ago from molten rock. Dolerite rock is known locally as whinstone.

Javi Jaavii

September 20, 2023

Running

Low Force is a series of waterfalls on the River Tees that, despite not having great height like the nearby High Force waterfall, are of stunning beauty.
Some parts of the film '1917' were shot in this area.

David Howells

April 15, 2026

Hiking

Low Force is a beautiful spot. With a series of low cascades, it is not as dramatic as nearby High Force, but it is an area still worth visiting. You can park nearby at Bowlees Visitor Centre, which has a decent car park with a donations payment box.

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High Force and Low Force Circular

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Embark on the High Force and Low Force Circular, a moderate hiking route that guides you through the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This 10.9-mile (17.5 km)…

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