WaterfallHidden gem

Low Force and Wynch Bridge

Bowlees, North East England

A wide cascade on the Tees with a little suspension footbridge, a short walk from the road.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Low Force and Wynch Bridge
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Low Force is a series of stepped falls on the Tees, crossed by Wynch Bridge, one of the oldest suspension footbridges in the country. The path from Bowlees is flat and short. Combine with High Force along the Teesdale Way.

Good to know

  • Wynch Bridge wobbles; hold on
  • Park at Bowlees visitor centre
  • Walk onward to High Force for a longer route
Best time
After rain
Open
All year
Getting there
B6277; Bowlees car park then 10-minute walk
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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