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Derwent Edge – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Hollow Meadows

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Derwent Edge – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Hollow Meadows

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Derwent Edge – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Hollow Meadows

03:21

11.9km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.14 km

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4.18 km

Salt Cellar Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

The magnificent Salt Cellar Boulder stands on Derwent Edge, high above Ladybower Reservoir. It is one of the many points of interest on our ‘Derwent Edge and Hills around Ladybower‘ …

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4.61 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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4.70 km

Derwent Edge

Highlight • Trail

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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6.04 km

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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9.01 km

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

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Derwent Edge is a Millstone Grit escarpment that overlooks the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. The edge affords breathtaking views over the reservoirs and surrounding moorland. There are also lots of …

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9.33 km

Whinstone Lee Fields Signpost

Highlight • Structure

One of 500+ green signs dotted around the area

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11.1 km

Public Footpath Sign to Derwent Edge

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One of the hundreds of Green Signs dotted about.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

5.05 km

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

3.22 km

1.88 km

256 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

17°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Derwent Edge – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Hollow Meadows

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Salt Cellar Boulder

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge

Back Tor Trig Point

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Whinstone Lee Fields Signpost

Public Footpath Sign to Derwent Edge

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