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Fairholmes and Alport Castle

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Overview

From Fairholmes head up Lockerbrook then follow the rivers Ashop and Alport before a steep ascent to Alport Castle. Walk along the ridge back to Fairholmes via Rowley Pasture. Packed lunch required.

Saturday, 27 July 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
488.9m / 1604ft
Type:
circular

Please note 9.30 start.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17200 89301
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at the Fairholmes car park near the toilets. There is a charge for parking.

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