Walk Alport Castle, Peak District – England

A great walk to discover the park national of the Peak District. This walk is a bit challenging but really worth it and not too popular.

Alport Castle walk Information:

  • Distance: 16km
  • Duration: 4h
  • Ascent: 423m
  • Level: Medium
  • Car park: Along the road going to Ladybower dam, post code S33 0AQ, £3.50 for the day
  • Dog friendly: Yes, however dogs will need to be on the lead when crossing field with livestock
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This year the beginning of May was absolutely beautiful. We had 25 ° C for 3-4 days which is not very usual for us. That weekend, because I had to go down to Manchester for work, I took the opportunity to visit a friend and go on a girl hike in the Peak District.

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With Matthieu we had been to the Ladybower reservoir several times and liked it a lot, but we did not do the left side of the reservoir. So, when my friend suggested me to do this hike starting along the reservoir and going to Alport Castle I was immediately seduced. The only problem with Ladybower is the number of people so you have to go early to find a parking.

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This hike begins with a small climb through the forest. Once on the plateau, the path is quite flat and well-marked. Then it goes down again through a forest before going along the banks of the reservoir. The hike is accessible to all the family and is unpopular. The view from Alport Castle is beautiful and stretches out of sight. It’s a nice hike to do the only downside would be the few miles on the bitumen at the end.

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Here are the steps to do this hike:

  • From the car park take the path that climbs through the forest. Follow it until you come out of the forest and come to a crossroad at the top of the climb. Take the path on the right following the edge of the forest. Continue straight on until you reach a road.
  • Cross the road then take the opposite path. At a stone wall, go through the wall and continue straight for a long time until you reach Alport Castle.
  • Just after Alport Castle, where you see several signs take the right path that goes down. Continue straight ahead, pass the forest then at the road turn right. Continue straight on until you reach the car. 

Do you know this place in the Peak District?


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4 thoughts on “Walk Alport Castle, Peak District – England

  1. I don’t know this bit at all but it looks lovely. Very nicely captured lambs in the video. 🙂 🙂 I can’t decide whether to share this one on Monday or the walk to St. Bees. I always love a coastal walk and don’t know that area either so I was tempted into a look.

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