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Lumsdale Falls – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

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Lumsdale Falls – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

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Lumsdale Falls – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

01:30

5.34km

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 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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2.54 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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2.58 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 Arkwright Society since 1996 which also own Cromford Mills.
Unfortunately, there are areas and buildings in a very poor state of repair and most of the permissive access to the old buildings, Bentley Brook, the mill ponds and waterfall has been restricted while they seek funds to stabilise, make safe and repair the buildings and features.
There is still some access on the public footpath that goes through the valley and the permissive path which gets a bit closer to the old mill is open during the week from 9:00 - 20:00. It is closed during the weekend.
Please note that there is no parking in the valley, if you would like to walk through here it's best to walk from Matlock or take the bus which stops on Chesterfield Road (north of the valley) and then walk through Lumsdale and back to Matlock centre.

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3.01 km

The Bentley Brook Brewing Co.

Highlight • Pub

friendly welcome at this brewery pub lovely pint cheers

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3.02 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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4.67 km

Boating Lake, Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Lake

Boating Lake in Hall Leys Park. Plenty of ducks to feed!

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5.02 km

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Flower beds feature in Matlock Town centre

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5.14 km

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Highlight • Settlement

An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley developed the town as a desirable spa destination.

Today it makes for a great base for exploring the national park. There's some lovely walks to the south around Matlock Bath too, where High Tor and the Heights of Abraham boast sublime views. A host of amenities and accommodation can be found in the town, with many of its cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent shops clustered around Dale Road and Crown Square.

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5.34 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

1.36 km

501 m

169 m

123 m

104 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.45 km

1.09 km

554 m

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

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Lumsdale Falls – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

Lumsdale Falls

Mill Pond

Lumsdale Valley Mill Ruins and Waterfall

The Bentley Brook Brewing Co.

Lumsdale Glass Works

Boating Lake, Hall Leys Park

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

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