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Derwent Dam – Alport Castles loop from Hope

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Derwent Dam – Alport Castles loop from Hope

RyanHinman planned a hike

May 27, 2023

Derwent Dam – Alport Castles loop from Hope

Moderate

03:43

12.8km

3.5km/h

320m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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566 m

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Monument

This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …

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618 m

Derwent Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Wonderful dam embedded in a dreamlike landscape. The history of the dam is also interesting.

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648 m

Derwent Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully situated reservoir with two barrages and architecturally impressive dams. A path (for pedestrians and bikes) cycle path leads around the lake.

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1.90 km

Derwent Reservoir

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Very popular with cyclists

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7.87 km

Alport Castles

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Peak District doesn’t have the high mountains of the Lakes and Snowdonia, but it does have some hidden gems. Alport Castles is one of my favourites. The remains of …

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7.97 km

View of The Tower, Alport Castles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here a huge gritstone mound aptly named the ‘Tower,’ stands amongst the huge jumble of boulders called Alport Castles. It has a distinct castle appearance when seen from afar. The …

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