Derwent Reservoir to Alport Castles

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Overview

From the car park we make our way through woodland to Lockerbrook and up onto Rowley Pastures as far as Alport Castles from where Edale and Kinder are visible. After descending into the valley we cross the River Ashop and follow it towards Ladybower Reservoir before turning back up to Lockerbrook to return through the woodland to the start.

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 651.7m / 2138ft
Type:: circular

Parking is £6/day. There toilets and a shop at the car park.

Please text the leaders in advance if you are joining them.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 17286 89333
Nearest postcode:: S33 0AQ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre Fairholmes Car park

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