There is a waterfall below a sluice and bridge at the top of Lead Mines Clough, which is still only about half way up “Limestone Clough” to give the larger area its proper name. It is close to where a path comes from Jepson’s Gate and just below the junction of the Devil’s Brook and Limestone Brook. The waterfall is usually unimpressive due to little water flow but the drop is quite good, formed by the ledge of a geological fault as are most of the natural falls in this area.
A good waterfall to take a look it if you’re exploring the lead mines, or on the way to Round Loaf.
Stunning waterfalls in Lancashire to visit without leaving the county.
Stunning waterfalls in Manchester to visit without leaving the county.
Lead Mines Clough Top Waterfall image by munki-boy
A guide to the local West Pennine area waterfalls and perhaps a few others nearby in Lancashire.
Lead Mines Clough is a great area to explore, with everything from excellent scenery and plenty of wildlife to lead mines and ancient fossil beds
A great but very small waterfall on the way into Lead Mines Clough with an interesting outcrop of Marine Band shale.
Larger than you remember but always blocked by fallen trees and branches this waterfall is an impressive disappointment to many photographers.
Not really a waterfall but almost and a really interesting rock channel.
