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Hern Clough – Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

Hiking trails & Routes

Hern Clough – Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

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Hern Clough – Alport Castles loop from Howden Reservoir

06:06

20.3km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.6 km for 2.51 km

Waypoints

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7.62 km

Bleaklow Stones

Highlight • Natural

Fabulous gritstone formations. Look out for the Anvil Stone!

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2

7.97 km

Bleaklow Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place for a bite to eat with amazing views

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3

10.7 km

Hern Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exposed rock formations.

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4

11.6 km

Crash Site Route Marker, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Easy to follow the signs for directions to the crash site as without them the area is so vast.

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5

11.7 km

Hern Clough

Highlight • Waterfall

There is a small but fantastic picnic spot at the coordinates below - it’s on the north bank of the stream, beside a small waterfall. Requires sure-footedness to walk carefully down the bank from the path.
(53.4495983, -1.8548032)

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18.2 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

18.3 km

The Tower at Alport Castles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Short Grade 1 scramble up The Tower at Alport Castles

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8

19.3 km

Shooting Cabin with Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view looking down to Howden

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20.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

6.32 km

2.53 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

14.7 km

2.77 km

2.61 km

245 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Sunday 31 May

16°C

9°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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