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Derwent Edge Rock Formations – Derwent Edge loop from Ashopton

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Derwent Edge Rock Formations – Derwent Edge loop from Ashopton

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Derwent Edge Rock Formations – Derwent Edge loop from Ashopton

06:06

20.7km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural

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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3.70 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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5.03 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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5.12 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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6.96 km

Lost Lad Summit

Highlight • Summit

Lost Lad is a sub-peak of the nearby Back Tor. Standing at 1,699 feet (518 m) high, you are afforded spectacular views here. However, there is a darker side to …

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11.8 km

Shireowlers Wood

Forest

14.3 km

View of Derwent Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great views whether on bike or on foot, perfect for a breather at the top of the climb, the climb up from The Ladybower Inn is satisfying on the bike, try it without dabbing or stopping

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16.4 km

View of Derwent Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have the best view of the Derwent valley by doing the walk on a sunny day in clear weather. Then you can certainly enjoy beautiful panoramas.

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18.5 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the final climb, and beginning of the final descent down to the pub. Here you'll find an amazing view point, ideal location to stop and grab …

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

5.08 km

786 m

636 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

5.82 km

2.87 km

2.66 km

1.07 km

205 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Derwent Edge Rock Formations – Derwent Edge loop from Ashopton

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge

Lost Lad Summit

View of Derwent Dam

View of Derwent Valley

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

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