| Day | Sunday |
| Date | 08/04/2018 |
| Start Time | 10:00 am |
| Walk Name | Alport Castles |
| Description | A circular walk from Fairholmes to the 'castle in the clouds' in the lost valley of Alport, said to be the largest landslip in the UK. Breathtaking scenery and on a good day stunning views. Leaving the car park we climb steeply through woodland and fields to a gently ascending good wide track which takes us eventually to Alport Castles Farm. We then climb VERY steeply and sharply across the ancient landslide debris to Alports 'castle in the clouds'. A lunch stop, time to explore the 'castles' and it's then steadily downward across the moorland ridge on a paved footpath across Rowlee pasture which towards its end turns into softer ground. Finally a very sharp descent through woodland and back to the car park. |
| Walk Leader | Emma |
| Notify | Please text 7960807990 by 6pm the day before to sign up |
| Start Point | Fairholmes Visitor Centre |
| Start Point Details | Fairholmes visitor centre, outside the toilets - car park (Pay & Display) If you arrive early enough, there is free parking at Derwent Overlook, this is on the right hand side just before Fairholmes. |
| Grid Reference | SK 1726 8936 - nearest postcode: S33 0AQ (across lake) |
| Grade | A3 |
| Distance | 8 miles |
| Additional Information | PLEASE READ AND TAKE NOTE: Although not a long walk this route is very difficult and demanding. There are steep and sharp ascents and descents and the ground is wet, muddy and very slippery underfoot. Please ensure you are capable of undertaking the walk and that you wear/carry suitable clothing and footwear. Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk Leaders will not wait. Sorry, this walk is not suitable for dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | |
| Map | Click for Streetmap of start point Click for Google map of start point |