Lumsdale Waterfall Visitor Information
📍 Location: Lumsdale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA
🅿️ Parking Info: Very limited on-street parking nearby – be considerate to residents
🕒 Opening Times: Open access during daylight hours; avoid visiting in darkness due to steep and uneven paths
🚻 Toilets: Non nearby - closest in Matlock
☕️ Food & Drink Nearby: Cafés and pubs in Matlock (5-minute drive)
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes, but must be kept on lead due to narrow paths, water hazards, and fragile ruins
🧭 Things to Do Nearby: Matlock town, Heights of Abraham, Cromford Mills, Hall Leys Park
🎟 Entry Cost: Free
🚌 Public Transport Access: Buses and trains to Matlock; approx. 20-minute walk from the centre
🕓 Best Time to Visit: After rainfall for fuller falls, or early morning for quiet exploration
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