

High Force waterfall suddenly and spectacularly drops 70ft into a plunge pool, making it England's highest uninterrupted drop of water. Park at the nearby car park, also on a bus route, and walk the half mile to the falls.
see waterfall website
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OS Map: 91 & 92, and Explorer OL31 & OL19
OS Grid Ref: NY880283
Lat/Lng: 54.650215, -2.18718
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