Alport Castles is one of the geological and scenic highlights of the Peak District National Park. Alport Castles is said to be the largest landslip in Britain, but it is rarely visited because of its remoteness.
Its thought that water seeping between the cracks in the gritstone and shale weakened the shale and caused it to slip away. Frost and ice during the Ice Age would have accelerated this process. Glacial erosion could have also over-steepened the side of the valley, causing it to slip away as the glacier melted. With a little imagination, they can resemble castles hence the name.
In recent years Alport Castles have become the regular nesting site for peregrine falcons. These dashing raptors, revel in the peace and solitude here, so you might be lucky enough to spot one soaring beneath the crags.
All of our hiking leaders hold the relevant qualifications and have heaps of knowledge on the plants, landscapes and history of our national parks. Emma will create a WhatsApp group before the event providing all the information you need and you ladies can also use the group to organise car share and get to know each other.
This trip has been graded Intermediate
These hikes are great for those that have experience with walking outdoors or have a reasonable level of fitness.
Pace: The pace will be nice and steady with plenty of stops
Meet Megan – Your Guide for the Hike!
Megan is one of our incredible Leaders and will be guiding you on this adventure. Her energy, passion for the outdoors, and love of the mountains make every hike not only safe but fun and inspiring.
To get to know Megan more go to Emma & The Team
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Well behaved dogs are more than welcome, there may be livestock around so they may need to stay on the leads for parts of it.
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Refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled and it is advised that you obtain insurance in the event of an injury or need to cancel the trip.