StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Beech leaves and seed pods [beech mast].

Close-up of Beech leaves and seed pods [beech mast].

convoluted branch growth ...

Root mat - mass of interlocking, semi-exposed tree roots on the north bank. Mostly pine trees in this area, if I am recalling correctly. The surface soil and leaf litter has been worn away by people walking over the area to get closer to Low Force.

Bella still being cute at Low Force !

Bella being cute at Low Force ...

Well, here goes ... About to cross back over to the north bank. This bridge feels a lot sturdier & with a better "fence" than I remember ...

The warning sign about potentially over-loading the bridge ...

Approaching the Wynch bridge from the south.

View from the south bank.

Both the upper and lower sections of Low Force, River Tees. There is another section on the right, currently hidden by the outcrop and the trees. Total drop over Low Force is approximately 18 feet [5.5m]

The lower sections of Low Force, River Tees. There is another section on the right, currently hidden by trees and the outcrop. Total drop over Low Force is approximately 18 feet [5.5m]

Walkers crossing the Wynch Bridge.

The upper sections of Low Force, River Tees. There is another section on the right, currently hidden by the outcrop. Total drop over Low Force is approximately 18 feet [5.5m]

The main frontage of the hardware shop on the corner of Bridge Street and Horse Market in Middleton-in-Teesdale. Signage says "J.Raine & son" in a very traditional style. [I believe the shop was for sale in 2020, but I don't know if it did change hands]

Bella waiting for me, sitting by the bench outside the "Teapot Cafe" [Middleton-in-Teesdale]. We've just had coffee and cake at the second cafe stop of our day out, after our walk to "Low Force" on the River Tees.

Ordnance Survey Benchmark, in very good condition. Cast brass [?] set into the wall of a shop in Middleton-in-Teesdale. www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm737 This bench mark was used during the Second Geodetic Levelling, England & Wales [1912 - 1921]. It was included on the Wolsingham to Kirkby Stephen line as "Flush Bracket on N.E. corner of house, junction of Bridge Street and Horse Market, Middleton in Teesdale. " at 755.347 feet above Newlyn datum.

New gates and signage, this one asks visitors to remember that although this place is know to be an ANOB [Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty] it and the surrounding farmland still needs looking after - take your rubbish home, watch out you don't disturb wildlife etc. and no fires / BBQs.