BOWLEES WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
High Force on the Tees: White‑Water Tubing Where the River Bites
A guided, 3–4 hour white water tubing run on the River Tees at High Force, led by Keswick Adventures with full safety kit — this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
High Force on the Tees: White‑Water Tubing Where the River Bites.
At High Force, the River Tees becomes an unforgiving, beautiful theatre for white‑water tubing — a hydrospeeding run that trades gentle floats for headlong, adrenaline‑charged drops. Operated by Keswick Adventures, the experience places you into reinforced wetsuits and buoyancy gear, straps you into a rubber tube, and pushes you into one of England’s most dramatic river settings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
High Force and the White Water of the Tees
The run takes place at High Force on the River Tees — an area of outstanding natural beauty where famous white water provides sustained, adrenaline‑packed rapids rather than a lazy river.
Full‑On Hydrospeeding, Not a Leisure Float
This is tubing built for adrenaline junkies: expect an action‑packed session on powerful river water designed to challenge and exhilarate rather than a placid ride.
Qualified Guides and Full Safety Kit Included
Keswick Adventures outfits participants with reinforced wetsuits, buoyancy aids, fins and helmets, and runs the trip with fully qualified, experienced guides so you can focus on the run.
What the day feels like
What the Run Feels Like
Expect 3–4 hours that include gearing up, a shuttle to the river, and an intense on‑water session where you stay low in a reinforced tube, ride the rapids, and work with guides who both coach and protect you through the chute.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 3–4 hour outing that includes kit‑up, shuttle transfers and the on‑water tubing session.
Wear laced shoes, bring a towel, shorts and a bathing costume; the operator provides reinforced wetsuits, buoyancy aids, fins and helmets as part of the kit hire.
Free parking is available at HQ; after parking and kit‑up you are transported to the river by fully insured minibuses and returned to collect your vehicle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the white water tubing experience take?
The outing lasts approximately 3–4 hours, including kit‑up, shuttle transfers and the on‑water session.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be aged 14 or over.
What should I bring with me?
Bring laced shoes, a towel, shorts and a bathing costume; wetsuits, buoyancy aids, fins and helmets are provided by the operator.
Is parking available and how do I get to the river?
Yes — there is free parking at the operator HQ. After parking and kit‑up you are taken to the water in fully insured minibuses and returned afterwards.
Will I be provided with safety equipment and guidance?
Yes — the price includes hire of reinforced wetsuits, buoyancy aids, fins and helmets, and the trip is led by fully qualified, experienced guides.