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 Arkwright Society since 1996 which also own Cromford Mills.
Unfortunately, there are areas and buildings in a very poor state of repair and most of the permissive access to the old buildings, Bentley Brook, the mill ponds and waterfall has been restricted while they seek funds to stabilise, make safe and repair the buildings and features.
There is still some access on the public footpath that goes through the valley and the permissive path which gets a bit closer to the old mill is open during the week from 9:00 - 20:00. It is closed during the weekend.
Please note that there is no parking in the valley, if you would like to walk through here it's best to walk from Matlock or take the bus which stops on Chesterfield Road (north of the valley) and then walk through Lumsdale and back to Matlock centre.

Greg©️

May 28, 2022

Beautiful spot, currently access to the actual waterfall & mill ruins is NOT permitted at weekends & Bank Holidays. The area is fenced off and owned by the Arkwright Society who are preserving it

Anita

August 22, 2021

Here unfortunately you cab't have an access to see the waterwall because somebody bought the full land!!!! Also you have to follow the road if you want carry on because also the public footh path closed because it's became privet land!

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Location: Matlock Town, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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