The gritstone escarpment known as Derwent Edge majestically lords over the Derwent Valley in the Dark Peak region of the Peak District. Hikes to Back Tor take you to its …

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Save

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

Save

See routes here

Take Me There

Tips

Dan Hobson

March 25, 2019

Hiking

Standing at 1,765 feet (538 m) tall, Back Tor is the highest point on Derwent Edge. As such, you are afforded breathtaking views over the Peak District from this spot. There are some interesting rock formations to explore here, too.

Luke Brenton

May 30, 2018

Hiking

This is the highest point on Derwent Edge - 538 metres / 1765 feet.

Anton

September 26, 2020

Hiking

A really rewarding view of the surroundings.

Routes here

Best routes to Back Tor Trig Point

4.8

(150)

918

hikers

1. Lost Lad and Back Tor Loop

12.8km

03:46

340m

Hike the moderate 7.9-mile Lost Lad and Back Tor Loop in the Peak District, featuring gritstone tors and reservoir views.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.9

(171)

887

hikers

2. Derwent Reservoir, Back Tor & Derwent Edge loop from Fairholmes — Peak District National Park

13.5km

03:55

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(64)

234

hikers

3. Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

21.3km

06:34

740m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Elevation 520 m

Good to know

Family Friendly

yes

Wheelchair access

Dog Friendly

yes

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 March

6°C

2°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Lost Lad Summit

Salt Cellar Boulder

View of Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Bamford Edge

Grindle Clough Shelter

Twisted Trees Woodland

Bamford Edge Rocky Outcrop

High Neb Trig Point

Slippery Stones Packhorse Bridge and River Derwent Trail

Derwent Reservoir Dam

Back Tor Trig Point

1. Lost Lad and Back Tor Loop

2. Derwent Reservoir, Back Tor & Derwent Edge loop from Fairholmes — Peak District National Park

3. Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️