Stunning Peak District waterfalls you need to visit
23.01.2022 - 11:05
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We’re lucky to have the Peak District right on our doorstep, it’s easily reached by car or train from Manchester so there’s no excuse not to enjoy the stunning scenery it has to offer.
It’s a beautiful landscape made up of impressive hills, valleys and dramatic gorges, not to mention all of the charming villages dotted throughout the national park.
Hidden among the crags and areas of woodland are some gorgeous waterfalls which are worth seeking out.
Whether you’re planning a hike up the famous Kinder Scout or fancy a stroll through the woods, there’s probably a waterfall nearby you can look out for.
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Below are some of the best waterfalls you can visit in the Peak District.
This is the highest waterfall in the Peak District, with water cascading down an impressive 30m drop.
But what you see at Kinder Downfall is completely weather dependent. The best time to go is after heavy rain or snow when the waterfall is free-flowing. If you head there in summer it can be dried up.
Visit on a wet and windy day and you’ll even see the water blow upwards, a sight which can be spotted from a distance.
Following a trail through the valley, Padley Gorge is a family-friendly walk where you’ll pass through magical woodland full of moss-covered trees.
You’ll walk over a charming wooden bridge over Burbage Brook, which gently weaves its way through the trees before spilling over boulders at Padley Gorge.
Not far from Matlock, you can follow the Bentley Brook as it flows through the historic Lumsdale Valley. It passes through a wooded gorge and you can spot hidden pools, the remains of waterwheels and old mill buildings.
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