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High Force
Waterfall
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Editor's Notes
High Force is a waterfall on the River Tees, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, Teesdale, England. The waterfall is within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the European Geopark. The whole of the River Tees plunges 70 feet (21 m) over a precipice (an almost vertical cliff edge) in two stages.
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Weather at High Force
H: 55° L: 45°
Clear
48°
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Feels like 47°
Precipitation
28%
Humidity
94%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
46°
3 AM
49°
6 AM
49°
9 AM
47°
12 PM
52°
3 PM
53°
6 PM
52°
9 PM
52°
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- Where is High Force?
- High Force is a waterfall in North East England.
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North East England
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