25.01.09 Castles, Dams and Reservoirs Distance 24km Highest Point 484m

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Derwent Dam

 

 

A closer look

 

 

Derwent Reservoir

 

 

Howden Reservoir

 

 

The footbridge to take us over the other side of Howden Reservoir

 

 

Path through Ditchclough Plantation

 

 

Looking back to Howden Reservoir

 

 

Alport Castles

 

 

The Tower below

 

 

No!!! Alan!!!!

 

 

Alport Valley Plantations in the distance with a snow dusted Kinder Scout

 

 

Alport Castles is thought to be the largest Landslide in the UK

 

Mark looking down Rowlee Pasture. Win Hill in the far middle

 

 

Taking a break. Drinking hot coffee and checking emails

 

 

The Great Ridge

 

 

Alan and Mark clambering up Crook Hill

 

 

Group shot on Crook Hill

 

 

Alan posing

 

 

Looking down to Ladybower Reservoir

 

 

Mark looking out from Crook Hill to Win Hill

 

 

Alan posing again as the sun sets

 

 

Walking back to the car with sore feet