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North East England

Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

Easy

4.8

(15)

271

hikers

Low Force Waterfall – Wynch Bridge loop from High Force

01:41

6.40km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

145 m

Ascent from the River Valley

Highlight • Climb

2

151 m

Riverside at the River Tees

Highlight • River

3

482 m

Footbridge over the River Tees

Highlight • Bridge

4

576 m

Riverside Path along the River Tees

Highlight • Trail

5

2.12 km

Low Force Waterfall

Highlight • River

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 …

Tip by

6

2.22 km

Wynch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wynch Bridge is a chain suspension bridge across the River Tees. The narrow bridge — which is only wide enough for one person — makes for an exhilarating crossing over …

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7

3.36 km

Gibson's Cave Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gibson's Cave was amazing!! Well worth going up the steps for (we nearly didn't bother!)

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8

5.40 km

River Rapids

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

6.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

785 m

674 m

452 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

922 m

855 m

445 m

228 m

< 100 m

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