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OSM map layer · LineString
54.65, -2.16 · rel 10731495
54.65, -2.16 · rel 10731495
High Force Geotrail
5,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Durham · 54.65°N ·
2.16°W
5,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× ruins
1× summit
1× viewpoint
Low Force
Attraction ·
on the route
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Roman period native settlement
ruins ·
148 m off route
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White Hill
summit ·
151 m off route
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0%
Barney Byre
ruins ·
254 m off route
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High Force
viewpoint ·
447 m off route
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
High Force Geotrail is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, High Force Geotrail takes approximately 1h 22min to complete.
No, High Force Geotrail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
High Force Geotrail starts near coordinates 54.6478, -2.1469.
High Force Geotrail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
High Force Geotrail is maintained and managed by North Pennines AONB Partnership.