Leawood Pump

The pump works by both the suction and pushing of water. As the 15 ton plunger rises, a vacuum is created and water is sucked in through a non-return valve into the pump chamber. When the plunger reaches the top of its stroke, the chamber will contain just under 4 tons of water (approx 800 gallons). The valves on the engine change and allow the plunger to descend under its own weight, thus forcing the water through the outlet valve and up into the canal.

It is now well over 150 years old but remains in pristine working condition thanks to the dedication of the Middleton Top and Leawood Pump Volunteer Group.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1200-1700

Sunday 15 September:

1200-1700

Location & directions

Leawood Pump, High Peak Junction, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS

Directions:

Parking of Lea Road DE4 5AA, 10-minute walk along canal to Pumphouse

Contact on day:

Mark Brailsford

Telephone number:

+441629533298

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Access by wheel chair/push chair to outside only, several steps down into the Pump house. Nearest toilets/refreshments at High Peak Junction 5 minute walk away. Nearest car park at High Peak Junction 10 minutes away.

Additional information

Nearby is High Peak Junction old railway workshops and visitor centre, gift shop, toilets and picnic area. Across the railway and river bridges is High Peak Junction car park.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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