Located in Alport Dale to the north of the A57 Snake Road, and a few miles to the west of the Upper Derwent Valley, is Alport Castles. Similar to Bleaklow moorland, located to the west of Alport Dale, this area of the Dark Peak is very remote.

In the rising need for water in the early 20th century, many valleys in the area were flooded to create reservoirs. The Upper Derwent Valley to the east of Alport Castles is one of the many examples. Luckily Alport Dale has been left untouched. 

Although its name suggests that this area once held a castle; spoiler alert, you will not find any remains of one! So what is Alport Castles, you probably – and rightfully – are asking at this point.

Alport Castles is a half mile-long landslip feature, the largest landslide in the UK. The name ‘castles’ comes from the debris from the landslide, which has produced several gritstone mounds that tower over the valley and look like castles from a distance. The largest of these mounds is called the ‘Tower’, and from a distance it resembles a full-scale motte and bailey castle.

A motte-and-bailey castle is a fortification with a keep situated on raised ground (motte), along with a walled courtyard (bailey) which is surrounded by a protective ditch and defensive fence.


Zamki Alport są obiektem osuwisk w Parku Narodowym Peak District w Derbyshire.Długość ponad pół mili jest uważana za największe osuwisko w Wielkiej Brytanii.[1] Nazwa „zamki” pochodzi od gruzu z osuwisko, które utworzyło kilka kopców z piaskowca, które górują nad doliną i wyglądają z daleka, by wyglądać jak zamki, a z daleka największy z nich, „Wieża”, przypomina pełnowymiarowy zamek typu motte and bailey.

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