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Notable waterfall · County Durham, County Durham

The Force

The Force is a waterfall in County Durham, County Durham.

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The Force: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit The Force

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Force — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.59870, -2.31372. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Force flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for The Force yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Force?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Force?

    Nearby: Mickle Fell (viewpoint, 3 km), Murton Fell SE Top (viewpoint, 5 km), Cauldron Snout (waterfall, 8 km), High Cup Gill (viewpoint, 8 km), Cow Green Reservoir (lake, 9 km), Brough Castle (fort, 11 km).

    Is The Force worth visiting?

    The Force is listed as a notable waterfall in County Durham on Spotwander.