High Force Waterfall
High Force Waterfall, Alston Road
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About High Force Waterfall
Experience England's mightiest cascade plunging 70 feet into a dramatic gorge, with woodland trails and 78 steps leading to breathtaking viewpoints above this spectacular natural wonder.
What's nearby
- High Force Car Park Public Toilets next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Amazing waterfall, nice stroll through the woods and a magnificent view of the fall. Saw a cool toad jumping across our path which was nice to see. I do think the charges are a bit much for what it is though - at least combine it with the car park few. I get that it needs to be maintained etc, but just puts a dampener on visiting a bit of nature. We'll end up like some Spanish islands soon and having to pay to visit the beach next. Also took a while to enter as had to await other folk buying coffees at the ticket hut where they sell stuff, so wasted exploring time.
· via Google
An absolutely stunning waterfall. We walked from the free parking near Low Force Waterfall then took the around 1 hour walk along - if you have prams of wheelchairs this walk isn’t the most accessible but it is absolutely stunning. You have to pay now to access the waterfall, it can be a bit frustrating but it makes sense it means they can employ more local people and keep the trail clear and accessible.
· via Google
An amazing waterfall indeed and such a beautiful area. We arrived just after lunch and we parked at the high force hotel car park for just a small charge. Tickets were also just a small charge to see the waterfall. It was a small walk to the view point but we spent a good time there just taking it in. A must see for definite.
· via Google
Well worth the visit. The entry fee allows you to use the shorter walking route on gravel, and the fee contributes to the management of the area. We visited at a quiet time, and before the trees are in full leaf, so had a clear view. There'd been rain recently so the waterfall was particularly impressive. The power of nature is striking.
· via Google
Visitors say this waterfall is stunning, powerful, and majestic, with well-maintained paths and beautiful surrounding scenery. They also highlight the easy, short walk to the falls, with options for longer woodland trails. Guests mention the convenient parking and the availability of a cafe and hotel nearby.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Alston Road, Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0XH Get directions
- Category
- National Parks & Reserves
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2,961 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Forest-in-Teesdale