A walk of 8 miles from Ladybower reservoir to the heights of Alport Castles to the dales and valleys below.
02/08/05

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  Going fishing on Ladybower reservoir

  Ashopton viaduct, Bamford Edge in the distance.

  Fairholmes visitor centre and car park near Derwent dam

  Derwent dam in the beautiful Derwent valley

  Woodlands valley below, the Kinder plateau on the horizon to the left

Looking towards Alport Castles from Rowlee pasture

Among the rocks known as Alport Castles is a rock called the Tower

  The Tower, Alport dale below

 Close to the Tower looking down Alport dale, the people on the top of the cliff to the right add perspective to the scene. This is the scene of England's largest landslip, the Tower, rocks and grassy mounds became separated from the main ridge many years ago.

  Leaving Alport Castles behind, heading down the hillside to Alport Castle farm

  Beneath Alport castles

  The river Alport at the dale bottom just below Alport Castle farm,

The river flows down from Alport moor high up the valley

  The river Alport flows out of Alport dale into Woodlands valley and merges with the river Ashop, Alport bridge carries the busy A57 Sheffield to Glossop road known as Snake road.

 River Ashop

Woodlands valley, the ridge on the left was the viewpoint for picture five.

Looking back across Woodlands valley to Alport dale in the distance

Rowlee bridge and river Ashop

Following the river before heading back to Fairholmes

Ladybower reservoir in the High Peak District is a popular place for walkers and cyclists or for people who just want to admire the views.

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