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The Top 15 Waterfalls on the Derbyshire Dales

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 15

beautiful waterfalls to choose from on the Derbyshire Dales. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Monsal Dale Weir

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Another delightful sight just down from the viaduct. While it may look like a waterfall, it's actually a weir. This is a great spot to have lunch and get a …

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Sowter Stone Waterfall

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The Sowter Stone waterfall at Chatsworth Park. The stone is carved into a basin at the top to hold a pool of water fed by a small stream. The views …

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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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River Lathkill — Twelve Weirs

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The River Lathkill is a winterbourne stream, it dries up over the summer. The Victorian's valued the clear water and excellent trout, so they built a series of weirs to …

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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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Green's Mill Ruins and Waterfall

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Here, you can observe a mill pond and evidence of ruined stonework in an atmospheric wooded setting. The site is the remains of an old paper mill, which was in …

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Waterfall Swallet

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The Waterfall Swallet is a virtually unknown gem along the side of unassuming road, between the small settlements of Foolow and Eyam. It's easy to simply drive past, as the …

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Sydnope Brook Waterfall

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The Sydnop Brook flows down from the pond below Sydnope Hall and into the larger Potter Dam. Below the Potter and Fancy Dam it becomes Warney Brook.
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Lathkill Waterfall

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Fantastic multi element waterfall. The more recent rain the more spectacular.

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Smeltingmill Brook in Beeley Plantation

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This route drops down the valley and back up again to a on street parking spot, lovely hillside walk through mainly woodland area. Just a few mins from Chatsworth but very quiet, away from the crowds.

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Lumsdale Valley Mill Ruins and Waterfall

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