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Back Tor (Great Ridge)

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Back Tor (Great Ridge)

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    February 25, 2019

    Hiking

    This ridge is very wide in comparison to the famous ridges across the UK, just beware on a gusty day if heading up the west to east on Back Tor as it's a big drop. The views are great on a clear day.

    August 28, 2018

    Hiking

    Wide, sometimes paved paths make it fairly accessible.

    July 17, 2018

    Hiking

    The views are incredible. Well worth a visit!

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    Mam Tor and the Great Ridge Circular

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    Embark on the Mam Tor and the Great Ridge Circular, a moderate hiking route that showcases some of the Peak District's most iconic landscapes. As you traverse the Great Ridge,…

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    Moderate

    Embark on a rewarding hike through the Peak District National Park with the Mam Tor, Lose Hill & Hope loop from Castleton. This moderate route covers 8.3 miles (13.3 km)…

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    Embark on a moderate 8.2-mile (13.1 km) hike around Mam Tor and Lose Hill from Castleton, a journey that typically takes you about 3 hours and 59 minutes to complete.…

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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    Location: Castleton, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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