Nearest waterfall ?

Graham00 · 25-09-2009, 20:14

I live in the East Midlands and wondered where is the nearest waterfall to me, the Peak District is 77miles away but i don't want to venture out that far this weekend.
Any ideas ? ta

mrtoad · 25-09-2009, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Graham00

I live in the East Midlands and wondered where is the nearest waterfall to me, the Peak District is 77miles away but i don't want to venture out that far this weekend.
Any ideas ? ta

that would be a google one for me...i thought of the lakes at first...
i have been around the peak district/darbyshire but dont have pics of any real waterfalls...just bits trickling down....how about wales.

wontolla · 25-09-2009, 20:34

I think you are going to struggle to find any local!! Lincs is pretty flat!
I think you will find some in Country Parks/Estates/Gardens though.\With a bit of creative positioning/cropping you can make them look natural enough!

Graham00 · 25-09-2009, 20:40 **Thread Starter**

I'll have to pass for the moment i think

yes it's very flat, plenty of Drains and Dykes that lay stagnant here, it's difficult enough trying to get one at the exact same angle as a setting sun for effect.

wontolla · 25-09-2009, 20:48

Nice part of the country though! Use to fish the Witham regular, Brayford Pool was a favourite!

NickA · 26-09-2009, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Graham00

I live in the East Midlands and wondered where is the nearest waterfall to me, the Peak District is 77miles away but i don't want to venture out that far this weekend.
Any ideas ? ta

About 56 miles away to Lumsdale near Matlock is probably the nearest ones i've been to, other than that i visit the Yorkshire Dales a few times a year for most of my waterfall photos.

You can view the location an google maps here. Just turn on photos and you will see some shots of the waterfalls.

It's a nice little walk along the river and there are a few old mills to photograph too.

arclight · 26-09-2009, 12:27

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Originally Posted by mrcrow

that would be a google one for me...i thought of the lakes at first...
i have been around the peak district/darbyshire but dont have pics of any real waterfalls...just bits trickling down....how about wales.

I googled it and it brought up Graham00's post.

metaldud · 26-09-2009, 15:56

There is a small one near dovedale somewhere.

mrgas · 26-09-2009, 15:58

newstead abbey ?

nice big waterfall there

scrag68 · 26-09-2009, 16:03

A waterfall worth going to is Higest Waterfall in Wales i went there a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it, make sure you take some insect repellent as the wife got some real bad bites.

Not that far really from East Midlands if you go up through Stoke.

rayman64 · 26-09-2009, 17:50

is there any addmission charges at this waterfall and is parking ok

metaldud · 26-09-2009, 18:51

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Originally Posted by scrag68

A waterfall worth going to is Higest Waterfall in Wales i went there a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it, make sure you take some insect repellent as the wife got some real bad bites.

Not that far really from East Midlands if you go up through Stoke.

Gonna try this next weekend looks nice.

daugirdas · 26-09-2009, 20:47

I am sorry for stealing the thread. Is there any natural waterfall in (or close to) Bristol?

The Matt · 26-09-2009, 21:09

Here's a handy trick. Go on flickr.com, find the world map, zoom to the region you want then search for a tag, ie. Waterfall.

Bare in mind there's no guarentee that photos will be placed on the map anywhere near accurately, but it'll give you something to work from.
Looks like you have a bit of a drive...

25-09-2009, 20:14	#1
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26-09-2009, 21:09	#14
The Matt Feet under the table Location: Hull, UK. Posts: 1,575 Camera: Canon Eos 450D	Here's a handy trick. Go on flickr.com, find the world map, zoom to the region you want then search for a tag, ie. Waterfall. Bare in mind there's no guarentee that photos will be placed on the map anywhere near accurately, but it'll give you something to work from. Looks like you have a bit of a drive... __________________ Matt Last edited by The Matt; 26-09-2009 at 21:11.

25-09-2009, 20:40 Thread Starter	#4
Graham00 Feet under the table Real name : Graham Mc Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire Posts: 2,865 Camera: Nikon D300	I'll have to pass for the moment i think yes it's very flat, plenty of Drains and Dykes that lay stagnant here, it's difficult enough trying to get one at the exact same angle as a setting sun for effect.

25-09-2009, 20:48	#5
wontolla Misery Guts Monica Real name : Barry (Baz) Location: Black Pud Country (Lancs) Posts: 5,339 Camera: 40d OlyTrip 35RC EC ECR SP AutoEye PenS EE 1 & 2	Nice part of the country though! Use to fish the Witham regular, Brayford Pool was a favourite!

26-09-2009, 15:56	#8
metaldud Getting Comfy Real name : Adam G Location: ilkeston Posts: 137 Camera: Canon 40d	There is a small one near dovedale somewhere.

26-09-2009, 15:58	#9
mrgas Feet under the table Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 3,089 Camera: Nikon D90	newstead abbey ? nice big waterfall there

26-09-2009, 17:50	#11
rayman64 Been here a while Real name : ray Location: newcastle staffordshire Posts: 406 Camera: canon 5d mkii	is there any addmission charges at this waterfall and is parking ok