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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Matlock

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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Matlock

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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Matlock

03:07

10.6km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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978 m

Lumsdale Valley Mill Ruins and Waterfall

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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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1.07 km

Lumsdale Falls

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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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1.12 km

Lumsdale Waterfall

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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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1.12 km

Lumsdale Waterfall

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impressive ❣️

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3.62 km

High Tor Grounds

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a steep hike up to the castle but disappointed you can't walk round it

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4.45 km

The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.

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5.95 km

View of Matlock

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Nice to see people back in the town, seeing it empty during lockdown was sad.

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6.15 km

View of Riber Castle

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Riber Castle is one of the Peak’s famous follies having been built by a local industrialist to reside in at one time. It stands high above Matlock and is a …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

2.13 km

853 m

451 m

432 m

154 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

2.34 km

1.60 km

1.40 km

1.36 km

451 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

45 %

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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Matlock

Lumsdale Valley Mill Ruins and Waterfall

Lumsdale Falls

Lumsdale Waterfall

Lumsdale Waterfall

High Tor Grounds

High Tor and Giddy Edge

View of Matlock

View of Riber Castle

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