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A Walk to High and Low Forces on the Upper Tees

By Dave Roberts   

on February 22, 2015    No ratings yet.

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A Walk to High and Low Forces on the Upper Tees

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

11.65 km

Ascent

198 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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A Walk to High and Low Forces on the Upper Tees Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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A Walk to High and Low Forces on the Upper Tees

A bite sized chunk of the Pennine Way in the Upper Teesdale. This route visits the Low and High Force waterfalls before returning to the start via the Green Trod drove road over the moors. There’s a visitor centre and free parking at the start.

Click here to download the route in a new window (This route is Walk 2 – Waterfalls and wildlife  along with two other walks) – or visit the North Pennine AONB Walks site (external site)

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
Ascent
Time
11.65 km 198 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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