Muddy Stilettos said: "The Lumsdale Valley is truly a picturesque spot with just a touch of ‘Where The Wild Things Are’. It’s also a site of historic importance as some of the mills date back to the early 1600s so you can get little imaginations running wild with this walk. After you’ve explored the falls, carry on down the road and you’ll find the Bentley Brook microbrewery for a quick gin pitstop."placeholder image
Muddy Stilettos said: "The Lumsdale Valley is truly a picturesque spot with just a touch of ‘Where The Wild Things Are’. It’s also a site of historic importance as some of the mills date back to the early 1600s so you can get little imaginations running wild with this walk. After you’ve explored the falls, carry on down the road and you’ll find the Bentley Brook microbrewery for a quick gin pitstop." | Alan Walker

8 majestic waterfalls across Nottinghamshire and the Peak District waiting to be discovered during summer 2025

Daniel DeFalco
By Daniel DeFalco

Senior Reporter

Published 3rd Jun 2025, 15:00 GMT

Nottinghamshire may not be surrounded by coastline, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cool off over the summer

As a landlocked county, those of us here in Nottinghamshire can feel a bit hard done by during summer.

With the nearest coastline more than an hour away, it’s not always easy to cool off when the heat does eventually arrive.

But Nottinghamshire’s close proximity to the beautiful Peak District means that we have access to so many little-known streams and bodies of water.

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The area around Nottinghamshire and the Peak District also contains dozens of waterfalls - and many of them make for an ideal day trip over the summer.

Here are 8 majestic waterfalls across Nottinghamshire and the Peak District just waiting to be discovered during summer 2025:

Muddy Stilettos said: "Newstead has over 800 years of history and is the former home of Lord Byron (swoon) so as you’d expect, there are acres of grounds to explore. The waterfall is located where the River Leen feeds the Garden Lake."

5. Newstead Abbey waterfall

Muddy Stilettos said: "Newstead has over 800 years of history and is the former home of Lord Byron (swoon) so as you’d expect, there are acres of grounds to explore. The waterfall is located where the River Leen feeds the Garden Lake." | Alan Murray-Rust Photo: Alan Murray-Rust

Muddy Stilettos said: "Okay, this one isn’t technically a waterfall, but it’s a spot you don’t want to miss if you’re heading out this summer. Just down from the world famous Monsal Trail, this weir can be dramatic when we’ve had some heavy rain (common in Derbyshire, who knew?) so bring your waterproofs."

6. Monsal Dale weir

Muddy Stilettos said: "Okay, this one isn’t technically a waterfall, but it’s a spot you don’t want to miss if you’re heading out this summer. Just down from the world famous Monsal Trail, this weir can be dramatic when we’ve had some heavy rain (common in Derbyshire, who knew?) so bring your waterproofs." | Andrew Tyron Photo: Andrew Tyron

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