6.0 miles.

Explorer Map OL31 - North Pennines, Teesdale & Weardale

An easy walk which can be done on either good weather (superb views of the River Tees, with both High Force and Low Force waterfalls), or in poor weather.
When there has been a lot of rain, the two waterfalls are a dramatic sight, and the tumbling River Tees in spate is quite awsome.
Some of the paths, especially near High Force, can be a bit slippery in wet weather.

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Start from the parking area in the Bowlees Picnic Area.NZ44628 22733).
Make your way to the Bowlees Visitor Centre.
Past the Visitor Centre and to the right is a farm track. Follow this all the way to the farming community of Dirt Pit. Continue on the road tothe T-junction.
Straight ahead take the footpath to the High Force Hotel.
At the hotel's parking area, there is a kiosk where a smal charge is levied for a visit to High Force Waterfall.
Cross the main road to take the footpath to the waterfall. Various spots are available for viewing the waterfall.
Return tothe main road, and walk along it for about 50 yards.
Take the footpath on your right down to the River Tees.
Follow the footpath to the bridge, cross the footbridge, then follow the footpath (the Pennine Way) beside the river to Low Force waterfall.
Cross the suspension bridge for a views of Low Force.
Return over the suspension bridge and follow the footpath beside the river to the footbridge about 3/4 mile downstream.
Cross the footbridge then take the footpath back to the Bowlees Picnic Area.