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Rowlee Pasture – Alport Castles loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Rowlee Pasture – Alport Castles loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Rowlee Pasture – Alport Castles loop from Derwent Reservoir

03:52

13.5km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

108 m

Start of the Red, Black and Green forest walking trails – Derwent Valley, Peak District

Highlight • Viewpoint

Waymarked, colour-coded walking trails through the forest, Red=1.5km, Black=3km, Green=4.5km. All three trails enter the woods here, alternative to walking around the reservoir. Suitable all year round.

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2

1.36 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Lockerbrook

Highlight • Natural Monument

as you reach the gate next to the building. Have a look left for a cheeky view.. 😜

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3

3.42 km

Rowlee Pasture

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb views all round

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4

4.10 km

View of Alport Castles

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you get a wonderful view of Alport Castles, a landslip feature in the Peak District. At over half a mile long, it is thought to be the largest landslide in the United Kingdom.

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5

5.10 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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6

5.26 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

11.2 km

Derwent Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Very popular with cyclists

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8

11.3 km

View of Derwent Dam

Highlight • Lake

Lovely view down over towards the dam wall, the colours of the trees in autumn is spectacular.

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B

13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

4.03 km

2.76 km

866 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.72 km

2.93 km

1.28 km

968 m

455 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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