Low Force, Waterfall in Holwick, County Durham, United Kingdom.
Low Force presents a series of cascades flowing through a gorge carved into layers of hard dolerite rock called Whin Sill, which formed nearly 300 million years ago from cooled underground molten rock.
The waterfall is crossed by Wynch Bridge, built in 1741 as England's first chained suspension bridge, initially constructed for miners traveling to the Middleton lead mines in the area.
Low Force gained recognition as a filming location for Netflix's series 'The Witcher' in its second season, featuring scenes where characters Yennefer and Ciri attempt to cross the river.
Visitors can reach the waterfall by car with free parking available at nearby lay-bys and the Bowlees Visitor Centre, requiring a 5-10 minute walk through woodland paths.
The waterfall measures approximately 18 feet in height but creates a dynamic spectacle through its series of stepped falls cascading over the ancient Whin Sill formation.
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