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"Upper" Low Force

"Upper" Low Force is a waterfall in County Durham, County Durham.

"Upper" Low 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 "Upper" Low 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 "Upper" Low Force — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.64691, -2.15144. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is "Upper" Low Force flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit "Upper" Low 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 "Upper" Low Force?

    Nearby: High Force Waterfall (waterfall, 3 km), Kirkcarrion (fort, 7 km), Harthope Moss (viewpoint, 9 km), Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (cave, 10 km), Cauldron Snout (waterfall, 11 km), Westerhope Burn Wood SSSI (sanctuary, 12 km).

    Is "Upper" Low Force worth visiting?

    "Upper" Low Force is listed as a notable waterfall in County Durham on Spotwander.