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

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

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

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

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