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Back Tor Trig Point – Derwent Edge loop from Hallfield

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Back Tor Trig Point – Derwent Edge loop from Hallfield

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Back Tor Trig Point – Derwent Edge loop from Hallfield

03:17

11.5km

280m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.99 km

Rocky Descent Trail, Peak District National Park

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on the edge of what my gravel bike could take but would be good fun on a MTB

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2.91 km

Back Tor Trig Point

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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.

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2.91 km

Back Tor Summit (Derwent Edge)

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Back Tor at 1,765 ft (538 m) is the highest point on Derwent Edge. There is a trig point high on the rocky outcrop and great views in all directions. …

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4.25 km

Derwent Edge

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A Millstone Grit edge or escarpment. Derwent Edge is notable for the selection of Tors along the ridge. Back Tor to the north is the highest point with a trig …

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4.35 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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5.67 km

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

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Derwent Edge has many distinctive gritstone tors that have been shaped by centuries of weathering. This particular formation, though, known as 'Wheel Stones' or 'Coach and Horses', is perhaps the …

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5.75 km

Derwent Edge Rock Formations and Downhill Trail

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Amanda, this is one of my favourite trails - Derwent edge rocks down to the reservoir via the real steep singletrack that carves down the hillside above the road is …

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8.74 km

View of the Peak District

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As you come down Sugworth Road and reach the junction you get an amazing view of the Peak District and rolling hills.
Your not to far from Bradfield but there …

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

3.16 km

2.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

2.36 km

2.32 km

1.85 km

1.68 km

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Back Tor Trig Point – Derwent Edge loop from Hallfield

Rocky Descent Trail, Peak District National Park

Back Tor Trig Point

Back Tor Summit (Derwent Edge)

Derwent Edge

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Derwent Edge Rock Formations and Downhill Trail

View of the Peak District

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