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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Derbyshire

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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Derbyshire

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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Derbyshire

03:04

10.9km

230m

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: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 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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3.06 km

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Flower beds feature in Matlock Town centre

Tip by

3.40 km

Boating Lake

Lake

5.46 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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5.50 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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5.50 km

Lumsdale Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

impressive ❣️

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8.08 km

High Tor Grounds

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.52 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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8.94 km

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.33 km

1.83 km

1.24 km

642 m

217 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

2.68 km

1.54 km

1.18 km

761 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

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11°C

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Lumsdale Falls – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Derbyshire

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Lumsdale Falls

Lumsdale Waterfall

Lumsdale Waterfall

High Tor Grounds

View of Matlock Bath

High Tor and Giddy Edge

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