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Derbyshire Dales

Lumsdale Falls – Lumsdale Waterfall loop from Tansley CP

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Derbyshire Dales

Lumsdale Falls – Lumsdale Waterfall loop from Tansley CP

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4.6

(45)

208

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Lumsdale Falls – Lumsdale Waterfall loop from Tansley CP

01:23

4.92km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Bentley Brook and Upper Pond

Highlight • Natural

Bentley Brook runs through Lumsdale Valley into the River Derwent.

The Upper Pond was constructed in the 1780s by Watts, Lowe and Co to supply water for their cotton mill. …

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2

2.94 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Structure

The Mill Pond (aka Lower Pond) was originally a quarry but was converted into a reservoir in 1850 to supply a continuous flow of water to power machinery.

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3

2.98 km

Lumsdale Valley Mill Ruins and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Lumsdale valley holds some important examples of water powered mills in Britain. It was scheduled as an ancient monument in 2014 by Historic England. It has been owned by the …

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4

3.07 km

Lumsdale Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful spot, currently access to the actual waterfall & mill ruins is NOT permitted at weekends. The area is fenced off and owned by the Arkwright Society who are preserving it

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5

3.11 km

Lumsdale Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ancient monument consisting of a cascade of industrial mill ruins. This is a lovely spot to stop and take a look around. Some mega waterfalls and ruins to check out.

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6

3.11 km

Lumsdale Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

impressive ❣️

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7

3.42 km

The Bentley Brook Brewing Co.

Highlight • Pub

friendly welcome at this brewery pub lovely pint cheers

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8

3.43 km

Lumsdale Glass Works

Highlight • Historical Site

Lots of ruins along the walk and information boards about the history of them

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4.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

929 m

434 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.85 km

1.32 km

862 m

549 m

318 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

29 %

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