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 waterfall is largely hidden from view by a small copse of trees.

Nestled into a charming cleft of limestone, the Waterfall Swallet, which means 'a place where water breaks in on miners' is privately owned - and therefore the plunging water should be viewed from the roadside. In the summer it's possible to access the bottom of the falls through the surrounding wilderness, but the rocky area which surrounds the site is potentially dangerous in colder and wetter months.

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May 9, 2024

Pretty waterfall. Access down to the foot of it is unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues.

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Elevation 290 m

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Location: Foolow, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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