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High Force Waterfall
England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.
3 km · about 5 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Newbiggin works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mickleton, 3km from High Force Waterfall.
Newbiggin is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Newbiggin sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Newbiggin to your route.
Newbiggin is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England. At the 2011 census the parish had a population of 146. It is situated on the north side of Teesdale, opposite Holwick. An influx of Derbyshire lead miners into the area in the late 18th century may have brought the name from Biggin. The village isRead more
within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The village of Newbiggin is up the River Tees from the incredible High Force, one of England's most impressive waterfalls. The hamlet of Bowlees is close by, as is the landfrom of Coldberry Gutter.
Newbiggin was formerly a township in the parish of Middleton-in-Teesdale, but in 1866 became a separate civil parish.
A Methodist chapel was built in the village in 1760. It is now a holiday let known as Newbiggin Chapel. For many years it was said to be one of the oldest Methodist chapel in continuous use. It is a Grade II listed building.
In February 2022 Robert Hooper, a local farmer, was cleared of dangerous driving and criminal damage, after using a telehandler with forks, to remove a parked car from a lane outside his farm, flipping it and pushing it on its side.
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Newbiggin is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.6417 latitude, -2.1355 longitude.
Newbiggin has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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