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Overview

Please contact the leader to join the walk, this helps the leader and provides your contact details in case of late change. If you then are not able to attend, please cancel with the leader so they are not waiting for you. Thank you. 

A circular walk to Alport Castles via  Fairholmes, Bridgend, Lockerbrook Heights, Alport Castles, Alport Farm, Roman Road, Rowlee Bridge, Fairholmes.

Sunday, 9 June 2024
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
589m / 1932ft
Type:
circular

Sensational  views of Alport Castles without any scrambling.

This varied walk takes in Ladybower Reservoir, forest,  open moor and the  delightful Alport Dale,  with Alport Castles as the focal point.

Steep descent from Alport Castles down to Alport Farm.

Some livestock

Some stiles

******Please note it is an 08.30am  start to ensure car parking. *****

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17277 89319
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
what3words:
cotton.resort.buzzards
Start time:
8:30 am

FAIRHOLMES CAR PARK, UPPER DERWENT VALLEY THIS IS A PAY CAR PARK.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking