Alport Castles
| OS Map : | 110 |
| Start : | Ouzelden Clough Roadside |
| SK165910 | |
| 250 | |
| There is some parking near to the end of this arm of the Derwent reservoir. Keep the gates clear for access. | |
| Summary : | Ouzelden Clough Roadside - Lockerbrook Farm - Lockerbrook Heights - Rowlee Pasture - Alport Castles - Ditch Clough - Howden Reservoir - Ouzelden Clough Roadside. |
| distance : | 11.5km. |
| ascent : | 240m. |
| time : | 3hr. 50min. |
on the way up.
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pathe to Alport Castles.
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Alport Castles.
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Alport Castles.
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Alport Castles.
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Alport Castles.
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On the way down.
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Through the forest.
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Back at the resrvoir.
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Current Weather
Last Updated today at : 15:00:53
| Overall : | overcast clouds |
| Temperature : | 13degC. |
| Wind Speed : | 18km/hr. |
| Wind Direction : | SW |
| Clouds : | overcast clouds |
| Precipitation : | none |
| Sunrise : | 04:51:37 |
| Sunset : | 19:19:31 |
| : | Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST |
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Alport Castles are interesting and prominant peaks. The rock is standard gritstone but has an unstable look. The castles look like they are a consequense of a large land slide many millions of years ago. The best approach is from the top rather than ascending from the valley. This route comes from the Derwent Valley to view Alport Castles from the top keeping well away from the A57. The start of the route is along the Derwent reservoir that is only possible midweek. If you intend walking at the weekend Fairholms is the closest starting point.