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Alport Castles – The Tower at Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

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Alport Castles – The Tower at Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

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Alport Castles – The Tower at Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

01:44

5.42km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.06 km

Shooting Cabin with Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view looking down to Howden

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2.06 km

Footpath to Howden Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

2.20 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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2.30 km

Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice viewpoint from the top

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2.71 km

Little Moor

Highlight • Natural

3.32 km

The Tower at Alport Castles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Short Grade 1 scramble up The Tower at Alport Castles

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5.42 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

1.87 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Alport Castles – The Tower at Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

Shooting Cabin with Valley View

Footpath to Howden Reservoir

Alport Castles

Tower

Little Moor

The Tower at Alport Castles

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