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Low Force

Friday, 2 April 2010

5.0 miles with 575 of ascent (2 hours 30 mins)
Walked with Sheena and Tim dog
4ºC, mod W winds, dry and cloudy
Start - Bowlees Picnic Area - free parking (NY907282)
Maps - OL Nº31 (1:25,000) or Landranger Nº92
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This was our 5th visit to the falls so far this year, we didn't mind though, would come here every week if we had to, it's just so lovely. The weather was really grey and miserable, typical for an English Bank Holiday weekend. The prospects of getting any decent scenic views meant it was going to be a day for waterfall shots again. We were pleased though to find a lovely set of falls just the bridge as you come into the car park. I must have been in the car park hundreds of times and never noticed them before, just shows what a bit of exploring can do!

The double set of falls in Bowlees Beck, the first one that you will see as you walk towards Gibson's Cave

The double set of falls in Bowlees Beck, the first one that you will see as you walk towards Gibson's Cave

It's just a shame that they aren't named on the maps

It's just a shame that they aren't named on the maps

Looking along the beck towards Summerhill ForceLooking along the beck towards Summerhill Force

Looking along the beck towards Summerhill Force

A close up on one of the many cascades in the beck

A close up on one of the many cascades in the beck

Summerhill Force

Summerhill Force

I think this is my favourite waterfall now

I think this is my favourite waterfall now

A slightly different view to normal showing the small viewing area

A slightly different view to normal showing the small viewing area

This was the set of falls we found under the bridge

This was the set of falls we found under the bridge

There were plenty of lambs in the fields as we headed towards the river

There were plenty of lambs in the fields as we headed towards the river

Low Force

Low Force

At least there weren't any canoeists on the river today!

At least there weren't any canoeists on the river today!

The Wynch Bridge across the River Tees

The Wynch Bridge across the River Tees

Low Force from the Wynch Bridge

Low Force from the Wynch Bridge

A water level shot of the falls

A water level shot of the falls

Another slightly different angle on Low Force

Another slightly different angle on Low Force

Heading upstream now towards High Force

Heading upstream now towards High Force

The majestic falls at High Force

The majestic falls at High Force

It was pretty grey and murky, so apologies for the grainy photo's!

It was pretty grey and murky, so apologies for the grainy photo's!

One of my favourite all time views!

One of my favourite all time views!