Day Sunday
Date 17/09/2023
Start Time 9:30 am - ** EARLY START **
Walk Name Alport Castles and Birchinlee
Description From Fairholmes we walk up Hagg Side to Woodcock Coppice. Downhill to Rowlee Farm, Rowlee Bridge, Upper Ashop then back across A57 to Alport Dale. Alport Farm, Alport Castles and return to base via Ditch Clough plus a visit to the site of Birchinlee. Two steep ascents but with fabulous views on a good day.
Walk Leader Julie
Notify Please text 07803 255 350 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 or £5 for a full day at the visitor centre car park. If you get there early there are two free car parks about half a mile before Fairholmes care park.
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Grid Reference SK 1726 8936 - nearest postcode: S33 0AQ (across lake)
Grade B2
Distance 10.5 miles
Additional Information Dogs on short leads please.
Dog Friendly yes
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