High Force is a waterfall on the River Tees near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. It is not the highest waterfall in England but is certainly the one with the greatest volume of water falling over an unbroken drop when in full spate.
The name ‘High Force’ is derived from the Nordic name of High Fosse, meaning ‘waterfall.’ At this point the River Tees plunges 22 metres over a cliff edge which is almost vertical. After heavy rain the river also flows over the dry right-hand channel creating two falls. Very occasionally, the river level will be so high that it will flow over the central section as well.
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