The poet Ted Hughes (writer of The Iron Giant amongst many others) used to play and swim here as a child. It's a deep pool underneath a small waterfall. Lumb falls is a popular place for locals to swim when the weather's hot, and its somewhat remote location means that (excepting seriously hot days) it's relatively quiet. The water, while refreshing, can also be very cold!

Zac

June 30, 2018

Hiking

Great spot in summer for jumping off the falls and sunbathing further down the stream.

Maciej

January 31, 2020

Hiking

Nice place, recomended it.

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1. Hebden Water Stepping Stones – Hardcastle Crags Wooden Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

17.1km

04:56

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hardcastle Crags Woods – Crimsworth Dean Beck loop from Hebden Water

9.53km

02:55

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lumb Falls – Hebden Old Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

13.3km

04:00

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Wadsworth, Calderdale, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Lumb Falls

1. Hebden Water Stepping Stones – Hardcastle Crags Wooden Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

2. Hardcastle Crags Woods – Crimsworth Dean Beck loop from Hebden Water

3. Lumb Falls – Hebden Old Bridge loop from Hebden Bridge

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