Alport Castles

Starting at the Fairhomes visitors centre, head out back onto the main road and enter the forest. Follow the track up and around as it winds through the trees. 

Eventually you will end up on a road taking you round the curve of the hill before turning left and diving back into the forest again. The incline isn't the steepest but make sure you do have a basic level of fitness.

Once you emerge from the forest follow the track keeping the wall on your right and onto a dirt/cobbled farm track and turn left. Head down the hill onto the road as it winds round evenutally turning right up onto the hill and the plateau all the way to Alport Castles in the distance. Enjoy the view!

You can then either fully retrace your steps to shorten the walk to c.5 1/2 miles, or extend the route by retracing slightly and following the waypoints back down the hill into the valley and walking south towards the A57 (Snake Road). 

If you are extending the route, make sure to cross at Alport Bridge onto the next footpath rather than walking along this dangerous stretch of the A57. 

Have fun!