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Regions - Trip reports, destination advice, recommended routes, etc. => Peak District => Topic started by: tidgy25 on 10:11:25, 04/12/17

Title: Alport Castle
Post by: tidgy25 on 10:11:25, 04/12/17
Hi,


We are thinking of doing the following walk


https://www.walkingenglishman.com/peakdistrict30.html  


It is saying it is classed as a hard walk? is it really. I think the hardest walk we have done so far was Edale to Kinder Scout up Grindsbrook scramble, over to to Pyms Chair, Kinder scout, kinder downfall, kinder low, jacobs ladder, upper booth, edale.


Is the above walk easier or more tricky, any advice would be really appreciated.


Thank you  :)
Title: Re: Alport Castle
Post by: Ridge on 14:30:49, 04/12/17
I would say that the Kinder walk which you describe is 'harder' though they are both steep and strenuous.
Title: Re: Alport Castle
Post by: tidgy25 on 15:15:54, 04/12/17
Thanks for that ridge, i was hoping that was the answer.
Title: Re: Alport Castle
Post by: Murphy on 16:18:27, 04/12/17
I agree with Ridge.
Title: Re: Alport Castle
Post by: sunnydale on 20:25:29, 04/12/17
Hi tidgy :)


It's a lovely walk with great views along the way.  Rowlee Pasture and the paved path do seem to go on...and on...but it's well worth the effort when you reach Alport Castles.


If you have flexibility, it's best to pick a fine, dry day to do the walk....if only to ensure you get good views!
The weather can be pretty miserable up there during the Winter, with low cloud/drizzle/mist often obscuring any decent views of the 'castles' and the 'tower'.


On the plus side, there is a bird hide right on the edge of the Castles, which can double up as a bad weather shelter.  I've had my lunch in there and a break from bad weather more than once!


Hope you enjoy it! O0


Tracey :)