The Top 13 Waterfalls in North Pennines AONB
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 13
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in North Pennines AONB. 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!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in North Pennines AONB. 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!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
High Force Waterfall
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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 …
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Cauldron Snout Waterfall
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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 …
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Ashgill Force
Highlight • Gorge
This beautiful waterfall provides a picturesque view when seen from below, as it is located just beneath the B6277 bridge.
By the way, you can access it from both the …
By the way, you can access it from both the …
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Low Force to High Force Waterfalls on the Pennine Way
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The Pennine Way follows a nice riverside path along the Tees from Low Force to High Force. It's a great walk with plenty of swimming opportunities if the river isn't …
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Slitt Wood Waterfalls
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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 …
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South Tyne Trail: Ashgill Force to Garrigill
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This section of the trail connects the Ashgill Force area with Crosgill Farm, following at all time the river of the same name. Along the way, you can immerse yourself in the surrounding nature.
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Hynam Bridge over the River Gelt
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Not a bad place for a wild swim especially if you make the effort to head upstream a bit.
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Gibson's Cave and Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
Take some trunks and a towel for wild swimming.
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Gibson's Cave
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Look out for this on the left hand side on the way to Gibsons cave, take a good torch (not a phone torch) it goes back a long way.
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Waterfall in North Pennines National Landscape
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Carefully footing especially in wet conditions (the path remains boggy a long time) I also wouldn't recommend sliding down the water though it does look like it'd be fun!
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River Nent Waterfall
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One of several stunning waterfalls on the River Nent above Alston.
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