High Force, Waterfall in County Durham, England
High Force drops 21 meters over a vertical cliff edge in two stages, creating a powerful cascade on the River Tees in northern England.
The waterfall formed where the River Tees crosses the Whin Sill, a layer of igneous rock dating back 295 million years in geological history.
J.M.W Turner visited High Force in August 1816 to create sketches, while agriculture writer Arthur Young documented his observations in 1771.
Access to the northern bank requires payment through the Raby estate, while the southern bank offers free entry via the Pennine Way footpath.
During winter months, the waterfall freezes into cathedral-like ice formations, transforming the cascading water into temporary natural sculptures.
Location: Forest and Frith
Location: Holwick
Part of: River Tees
GPS coordinates: 54.65030,-2.18765
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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