Welcome to Forest in Teesdale

Forest-in-Teesdale is a small village located in the Durham Dales, North East England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Tees and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning scenery, which includes rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Forest-in-Teesdale is the High Force waterfall. The waterfall is located just a few miles from the village and is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England. The waterfall is over 20 meters high and is surrounded by beautiful woodland. Visitors can take a walk along the riverbank to get a closer look at the waterfall or take a boat trip to see it from a different perspective.

The village of Forest-in-Teesdale is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The St. James Church is a beautiful 19th-century church that is located in the heart of the village. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and beautiful architecture. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink after a day of exploring the countryside.

Local Weather

Blowing snow

Temp: -1.1°C

Feels Like: -8.7°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns Chapel Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Burnfoot St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1QH 01388537332 School Website
Wearhead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Wearhead Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1BN 01388537265 School Website
Rookhope Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hodgkinson	Rookhope Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2DA 01388517268 School Website
Stanhope Barrington Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deb Cross	Westcroft Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2NU 1388528218 School Website
Cotherstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Kidd	Cotherstone Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9QB 01833650491 School Website
Frosterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mary Clare Carr	Bridge End Frosterley Weardale Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2SN 01388528358 School Website
Brough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Cooper	Church Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4EW 01768341284 School Website
Warcop C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Linsley	Warcop Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6NX 01768341471 School Website
Nenthead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Nenthead Alston Cumbria CA9 3LS 01434381400 School Website
Bowes Hutchinsons C Of E Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gibson	Bowes Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9LG 01833628291 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 12.94 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 15.35 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 18.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Weardale Private Hire 01388 537800 5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ 6.30 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 9.58 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 9.90 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 10.33 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 12.61 Miles
Mmk Appleby Taxis 017683 53106 Long Marton Rd, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XX 13.13 Miles
Appleby Travel 017683 52220 16 Boroughgate, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XB 13.22 Miles
Appleby Cars 07895 900991 9 High Wiend, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD 13.25 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 13.47 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 13.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Force Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest In Teesdale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest School - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowlees - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holwick - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbiggin - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Market Place - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Carlbeck School - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Forge Surgery 01833 640217	The Surgery Middleton-In-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0QE
St John's Chapel 01388 537296	Hood Street St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1QW
The Weardale Practice 01388 528555	Dale Street Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2XD
Brough Medical Centre	Main Street Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AY
Dr Mills - Nenthead Surgery	Nenthead Surgery Overwater Nenthead Cumbria CA9 3NT

Local Stores

Teesdale
9-12 Chapel Row
Middleton in Teesdale
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 0SN
01833 640860
Store Website
4.74 miles

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SPAR Appleby-in-Westmorland
Westmorland House
8 Burroughgate
Appleby
CA16 6XB
01768 353439
Store Website
13.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 9.76 miles

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre Stanhope County Durham DL13 2FJ 01388 528866 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 9.88 miles

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6HX 12.55 miles
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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 12.55 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 12.67 miles
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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 13.58 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 1.73 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 4.49 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 4.49 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 4.49 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 19.11 miles

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Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk. Fir Bank Skirsgill Ln Eamont Bridge Penrith CA10 2BQ 22.33 miles 300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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