Lumsdale Waterfalls Closed

Lumsdale Valley is a steep-sided wooded gorge in the Peak District near Matlock, Derbyshire, however Lumsdale waterfalls are now closed 

Sadly now closed it is the location of a series of historic water-powered mills. Lumsdale Valley site is a protected Scheduled Monument, currently owned and preserved by the Arkwright Society. Unfortunately the decision was taken to close the area to the public for a number of reasons 

Please note that these photographs were taken while the area was open to the public and there's been no trespass or breach of access on my part

Lumsdale unfortunately remains closed

Latest update here

LUMSDALE VALLEY AND WATERFALLS CLOSED 

NEW UPDATE 19TH MAY 2020

"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns for public safety in the Lumsdale Valley, it is with regret that the Arkwright Society, with support from Matlock Town Council, has to announce that it is unable to allow general public access to the Lumsdale Valley ponds and waterfalls until further notice. The recent relaxation of the lockdown measures has led to unprecedented levels of visitor activity to this beautiful valley. Due to its natural limitations, social distancing is impossible to maintain for visitors and local residents and therefore in the best interests of all, public access to the waterfalls will not be possible until safe to do so. We request that visitors do not travel to the site as parking and access will not be available. The Arkwright Society, its wonderful local volunteers and supporters have worked hard to try and maintain safe access to the area, but public safety for visitors and residents must be our primary concern at these difficult times. The situation will be reviewed should circumstances change"

Derwent Valley Mills

19th May 2020