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Eyam Waterfall Walk

3.7 miles (6 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk from Eyam visits the Swallet Waterfall just to the west of the village. It's a pleasant and secluded little spot and well worth a visit, particularly after wet weather.
Start the walk in the village and then follow footpaths round to the Plague Stone just to the north east. You then head north west up to Bole Hill before heading west to follow a path just below Eyam Edge. The path will take you south west to the falls. It's a peaceful area with the 15 metre falls the 2nd highest in the Peak District. The falls are surrounded by woodland and moss covered rocks making it feel like a private and picturesque place.
After enjoying the falls the route returns to the village on the same paths. You could though head north west from the falls to visit Bretton or west into Foolow. From here you could turn it into a longer circular walk by following public footpaths east through the countryside.

Eyam Waterfall Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Eyam Waterfall Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

Back in Eyam head to the The Miners Arms for some refreshments after your walk. The historic pub dates all the way back to 1630  and is located in the village centre. They do very good food and also have an outdoor area for finer weather. You can find the pub at postcode S32 5RG for your sat navs. They are also dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To continue your walking in the area you could try the Eyam Walk which visits several of the interesting sites in the village. The Eyam Circular Walk climbs to Eyam Edge for fine views over the area.
For more walking ideas in the area see the White Peak Walks and Peak District Walks pages.

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Photos

Hidden waterfall near Eyam - geograph.org.uk - 2315682

Hidden waterfall near Eyam

Above Eyam - geograph.org.uk - 37862

Above Eyam. Looking from the road above Eyam near to Highcliffe Farm at SK212774. Eyam village is below, with Stony Middleton Quarry and Longstone Edge beyond, and the Chatsworth Estate in the distance.

Footpath below Eyam Edge - geograph.org.uk - 1606966

Footpath below Eyam Edge

Shepherds Flat Farm - geograph.org.uk - 588580

Shepherds Flat Farm. The view from the Barrel Inn car park on Eyam Edge is stunning whatever the weather. Shepherds Flat Farm lies at the foot of the Edge sheltered from the west by a small wood.

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GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

Eyam Waterfall Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)