High Force

High Force, County Durham, England

15.31KM

9.5MILES

A lovely walk along the Pennine Way follwing the River Tees to High Force Waterfall and beyond. The route switches back at Saur Hill Bridge and returns away from the river via The Dale to the start point.

25 Jun 2014

Some Hills

4hrs, 40min (3hrs, 18min)

Elevation: Max 418m, Min 263m, Gain 155m

stone scupture of two life-sized sheep standing on a drystone wall by artist keith alexander

"Sheep" by local artist Keith Alexander

High Force Waterfall

Stone quarry by the river Tees

Derelict farmhouse

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