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Overview

A walk along the reservoir before ascending to Alport Castle, and views of Win Hill, Derwent Edge  and Bleaklow.  Walking the ridge towards Ladybower before descending to the reservoir road and Tin Town.

Friday, 5 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
333.8m / 1095ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 16696 91286
Nearest postcode:
S33 0BB
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Start time:
10:30 am

Follow reservoir road past Visitor centre (road open Friday), after Howden dam continue to follow road until you reach Tin Town, small rusty house plates by road, and there is roadside parking. NOTE revised (more accurate start grid reference)

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