However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20 beautiful waterfalls to choose from in North East England. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
High Force is one of England’s largest and most impressive waterfalls. Starting as a trickle high in the North Pennines, the River Tees steadily gathers pace until it drastically drops …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
This magnificent waterfall is located within a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Awarded the status its rare ferns and lichen, more than 300 different types of mosses, liverworts and lichen …
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Hiking Highlight
Cauldron Snout is a rocky ravine below Cow Green Reservoir that the infant River Tees descends through spectacularly. The falls, which nestle within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
nice and easy walk for all to enjoy.
Tip by David
Hiking Highlight
This breathtaking waterfall cascades almost 60 feet (18 metres) down a rockface to a plunge pool below. At any time of year, this is a beautiful place to find yourself. …
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
Parking is on the roadside at Hartside Farm where you are asked to park on a grass verge just before the farm. Please keep gates/access clear. There are a restricted …
Tip by David Howells
Hiking Highlight
Hindhope Linn is a beautiful waterfall in a serene and enchanting dell. A stones-throw from the Pennine Way, this magical spot has a wonderful atmosphere.
Tip by Dan Hobson
Hiking Highlight
Beautifully tucked away admist the Durham Dales is the village of Westgate. It is named as it was the western entrance to the Bishop of Durham's vast hunting park and …
Tip by Alex Foxfield
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
A preposterously pretty, smooth trail running vaguely downstream from the ford at Fairhaugh (remote farmhouse, anyone) to Batailshiel Haugh. From here it becomes a wider track, but it's no less spectacular for all that.
Tip by Barney
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Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
Looking for more great places nearby? See even more amazing waterfalls in North East England with these guides per region:
Happy to travel a little further afield? Then browse these guides for the best waterfalls in England: