The waterfalls on the River Nidd are located near the village of Lofthouse in Nidderdale, a designated National Landscape in North Yorkshire. A short walk from the village centre, they are sometimes referred to locally as Fairy Falls.

The surrounding area of Nidderdale narrowly missed inclusion within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with its reservoirs a key factor in that decision.

Today the valley is celebrated for its natural beauty, and these falls make a popular destination for walkers and families exploring the upper reaches of the River Nidd.