The car park at Bowlees was a little bit icy! My reversing into the parking spot was very interesting, glad no one else was around!

Sheena and Tim heading out of the car park towards the river

On the way we passed the visitors centre, sadly closed today, a hot cuppa on the way back would have been nice

Swaledale's in Teesdale

There wasn't a lot of water coming over Low Force when we got there, not surprising with amount of snow on the ground

Low Force from the Wynch Bridge

The upper falls at Low Force

The paths along the river bank were very icy when we set off, a pair of crampons wouldn't have gone a miss

Even though it almost midday, the weak winter sun was struggling to make it above the horizon

In places the river had completely frozen over, the ice didn't look that thick though so I wouldn't let Tim go on it

Cold and snowy Teesdale pastures

The sun made a few appearances, when it did the light and shadows on the lying snow was lovely

The footbridge across the river near to the High Force Hotel. We did think about crossing over and going to High Force that way

We were glad we didn't as the paths on the other side of the river were closed due to the amount of ice, as you can see!

A close up shot of High Force

A view of Holwick Lodge, as we headed back down river to Bowlees

We also spotted this brave(?) chap at Low Force, rather him than me!