Alport Heights, Derbyshire
N 53° 03.697 W 001° 32.940
30U E 597235 N 5880109
Alport Heights is a high point in south Derbyshire. The western slope was acquired by the Trust in 1930. There are two large free parking areas. Free access.
Waymark Code: WM3R2G
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/08/2008
Views: 55
The Trust's land is open access and mainly covered in yellow gorse bushes on the slopes. There is a disused sandstone quarry with a distinctive 6 meter high stone pillar. The access track has a height barrier.
Co-ordinates are the entrance sign beside the road.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Alport Heights
Alport Lane
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE56 2DQ
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Free access
free parking
Popular night spot with local youth.
No facilities.
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): N 53° 03.661 W 001° 32.843
References:
http://www.derbyphotos.co.uk/areas_a_h/alport.htm
http://www128.pair.com/r3d4k7/Bouldering_History1.0.html
National Trust member: no
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