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51m
May 23, 2023
Hiking
Views across Lumsdale to the east and back over Matlock to the west.
The Lumsdale valley old mill buildings and permissive paths along Bentley Brook are currently closed due to the dangerous state of the buildings. The Arkwright Society which own the valley are raising money to restore the buildings and then they will be able to re-open the area.
The Lumsdale valley old mill buildings and permissive paths along Bentley Brook are currently closed due to the dangerous state of the buildings. The Arkwright Society which own the valley are raising money to restore the buildings and then they will be able to re-open the area.
Paul
April 22, 2021
Hiking
The waterfalls are still visible. There is no access to the ruins but they can be observed. I suggest that any visits are made by parking away from the Valley and walking through as I did.
Claire
December 29, 2020
Hiking
I quote from Derbyshire site: The Lumsdale Valley Waterfalls are now COMPLETELY CLOSED to the general public. There is no access to the waterfalls or mill ruins. This is private …
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Location: Matlock Town, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom