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About Bowlees

Bowlees lies in upper Teesdale, serving as the gateway to High Force and Low Force waterfalls within the North Pennines AONB. Most visitors approach via the B6277 from Middleton-in-Teesdale, with longer journeys typically routing through Barnard Castle on the A67. The Pennine Way crosses the River Tees here on a distinctive suspension footbridge.

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Bowlees is in England, at 54.648, -2.147 - about 29 km north-east of Brough.

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The closest airport to Bowlees is Teesside International Airport, 56 km (about 52 min by car).

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