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Overview

From Ladybower Reservoir we go to the Landslip which formed Alport Castles, possibly the largest landslip in the UK

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
548.6m / 1800ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://tamesideramblers.org.uk/walk_programme/default.html

No dogs

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 18137 88873
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent Lane, Hope Valley

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