Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2025

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North Pennines National Landscape

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61 m

The Forresters, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The former lead mining town of Middleton-in-Teesdale is an excellent base for adventures in the North Pennines AONB.

The nearby High Force Waterfalls are a majestic sight, where the River …

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151 m

Middleton-in-Teesdale Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

155 m

Decorative Drinking Fountain

Highlight • Monument

4.69 km

Scoberry Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

6.04 km

Low Force Waterfall

Highlight • River

Low Force is a beautiful series of cascades on the River Tees. Along this section of Upper Teesdale, the river tumbles over the Whin Sill, a layer of hard dolerite …

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6.14 km

Wynch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wynch Bridge is a chain suspension bridge across the River Tees. The narrow bridge — which is only wide enough for one person — makes for an exhilarating crossing over …

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

3.68 km

2.77 km

699 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

3.68 km

1.80 km

554 m

233 m

Elevation

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The Forresters, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale Information Board

Decorative Drinking Fountain

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Low Force Waterfall

Wynch Bridge

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