Any Water Falls in the Peak District?
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You have your location as Hope Valley, and yet you have no idea about this place Are you new to the area?? Or is this a different Hope Valley?
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theres a good mock waterfall at chatsworth house with some more natural ones with it, and theres gardens and the big house etc
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i wanted to do the kinder down fall but after seeing the route and the 3 hr walk without stops i want to sure about it!
its 3 hours yes - one way! and that obviously doesnt take into account of wight of all the camera equipemnt so i would extend it by and hour tobe on the safe side. You would need to get to the start early so you can make a good start and set up for a spot of lunch/rest/time to take the photographs and then account for the trip back.
its 3 hours yes - one way! and that obviously doesnt take into account of wight of all the camera equipemnt so i would extend it by and hour tobe on the safe side. You would need to get to the start early so you can make a good start and set up for a spot of lunch/rest/time to take the photographs and then account for the trip back.
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I've just been for a run near there this morning, and the downfall has lots of water at the moment, though its watershed drains quickly.
If you're thinking of going up there, especially this time of year don't forget your map and compass waterproofs etc. The best of viewpoints are off the beaten track.
SW facing so the best light in the afternon and evening.
HTH
If you're thinking of going up there, especially this time of year don't forget your map and compass waterproofs etc. The best of viewpoints are off the beaten track.
SW facing so the best light in the afternon and evening.
HTH
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I run from Hayfield village where I live. Closest parking is at Bowden Bridge.
How long depends on fitness, I allow 2 hours. 3+ hours sounds reasonable.
The downfall is a most frustrating subject. At it's best, it's one of the most spectacular views in the locale, but more usually it's a pile of grubby rocks with a trickle of water coming down it. Spectacular water this morning, but rubbish light.
I've been up there a few times in the last couple of months and got nothing worth showing. I even planned a dusk shot hopping for that alpenglow effect, but sadly the haze in the west killed the light. My reward a 5 mile walk back to Hayfield in the dark.
The money shot is when it all freezes in winter, not that that has happened for a while.
If anyone fancies a wander up there give me a shout.
How long depends on fitness, I allow 2 hours. 3+ hours sounds reasonable.
The downfall is a most frustrating subject. At it's best, it's one of the most spectacular views in the locale, but more usually it's a pile of grubby rocks with a trickle of water coming down it. Spectacular water this morning, but rubbish light.
I've been up there a few times in the last couple of months and got nothing worth showing. I even planned a dusk shot hopping for that alpenglow effect, but sadly the haze in the west killed the light. My reward a 5 mile walk back to Hayfield in the dark.
The money shot is when it all freezes in winter, not that that has happened for a while.
If anyone fancies a wander up there give me a shout.
The river Lathkill has a series of tufa dams along its course. None of the falls are very high or spectacular but they might be worth a look:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:River_Lathkill.JPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:River_Lathkill.JPG