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in the county of County Durham

Low Force, Forest- in-Teesdale, County Durham

About Forest-in-Teesdale

This is one of County Durham's loveliest areas. It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages.

The region also has the awesome sight of one of England's highest waterfalls, High Force, whose silvery waters rush in a shattering crescendo towards the deep waters of the lake. The slabs surrounding the falls appear to have been perfectly placed for sitting and contemplating for a while, enjoying the leap and splash of the water. In the distance the eye is drawn towards the daunting grey-blue dolerite crags and further along the Tees is the swiftly flowing Cauldron Snout which lies immediately below the dam of the Cow Green Reservoir. This pretty watery stretch of over 200 yards, lies between grassed and rocky crags, and is more of a meandering cataract than waterfall. Nonetheless, despite a 3 mile hike from the carpark at the reservoir, Cauldron Snout acts as a magnate for the hordes of visitors descending annually on the upper reaches of Teesdale.

Forest-in-Teesdale is idyllic, tranquil walking country where you can wander at will, gazing at natures wonders. It is on the Pennine way and is close to Langdon Beck and Maize Beck, with Black Hill and Outberry Plain in the distance.

Visitors wishing to explore the region will find a scattering of good hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast, and at Langdon Beck there is a Youth Hostel.


Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Forest-in-Teesdale

High Force(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)Pictures
Teesdale(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE)Pictures
Weardale(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N)Pictures
Burnhope Reservoir(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)Pictures
Killhope Lead Mining Museum(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N)Pictures
Hamsterley Forest(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)Pictures
Brough Castle(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW)Pictures
Appleby Castle(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)Pictures
Bowes Castle(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE)Pictures
Barnard Castle(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SE)Pictures
Blanchland Abbey(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE)Pictures
Bowes Museum(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE)Pictures
Egglestone Abbey(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE)Pictures
Pow Hill Country Park(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction NE)Pictures
Raby Castle(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction E)Pictures

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Recommended towns near Forest-in-Teesdale

Stanhope, in the county of County Durham (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)
This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross.
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Nenthead, in the county of Cumbria (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)
Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum.
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Garrigill, in the county of Cumbria (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)
This delightful place can be found on the banks of the South Tyne River, it is also on the route of the arduous Pennine Way...
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Dufton, in the county of Cumbria (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W)
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Appleby-in-Westmorland, in the county of Cumbria (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)
Appleby, is situated in the valley of the River Eden near to Hoff Beck, stunningly beautiful, it is an ideal centre for both walking and touring.
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Wolsingham, in the county of County Durham (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction E)
This is a lovely village lying on the edge of the North Pennines in an area of great scenic beauty. It is a wild and beautiful landscape dotted only by scattered farms with meadows full of grazing sheep and cattle.
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Barnard Castle, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SE)
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Alston, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)
At a height of over 1,000 feet in the far reaches of the Pennines, this is one of England's highest market towns. Alston is a...
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Blanchland, in the county of Northumberland (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE)
Blanchland, Northumberland is a village located close to the Derwentwater reservoir in Durham and Hexham in Northumberland.
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Craigside, in the county of County Durham (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction E)
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Allendale Town, in the county of Northumberland (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction N)
This picturesque Northumberland village enjoys a lovely location in the fine hill and dale countryside of the beautiful East Allen Valley.
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Maulds Meaburn, in the county of Cumbria (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction SW)
Hunter Davies (famous author, journalist and broadcaster) described the village as "... one of the most beautiful villages in the...
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Keld, in the county of North Yorkshire (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction S)
Keld is a wonderfully scenic area at the head of Swalesdale. It is a lonely landscape with a small hamlet of stone cottages and outlying farms.
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Whitfield, in the county of Northumberland (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction N)
This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen.
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Escomb, in the county of County Durham (19.7 miles, 31.6 km, direction E)
Lying in a prominent position ringed by the River Wear, Escomb is best known for its magnificent Saxon Church reputed to be built from stones brought from the near-by ruined Roman Fort at Binchester.
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Nearby travel help

Appleby Station(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SW)
Kirkby Stephen Station(15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SW)
M6 Junction 39(20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction SW)
M6 Junction 38(22.1 miles, 35.5 km, direction SW)
Teesside International Airport(32.7 miles, 52.7 km, direction E)
Newcastle International Airport(32.9 miles, 52.9 km, direction NE)
Forest-in-Teesdale to London(234.5 miles, 377.3 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Forest-in-Teesdale

Hotel NameApproximate distance from Forest-in-Teesdale center
Castle Hotel(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)
Nent Hall Country House Hotel(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)
Appleby Manor Country House Hotel(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW)
Royal Oak Appleby(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SW)
Victoria Inn(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction NW)
Alston House Hotel(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)
Cumberland Hotel(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)
Lowbyer Manor Country House(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NW)
Temple Sowerby House Hotel(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction W)
The Morritt Arms Hotel(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SE)
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