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: March 4, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Agden Reservoir

Lake

2.36 km

Agden Bog Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

3.69 km

Eleven Acre Plantation

Forest

10.5 km

Back Tor Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

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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11.8 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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11.9 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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13.2 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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13.4 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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13.8 km

Whinstone Lee Fields Signpost

Highlight • Structure

One of 500+ green signs dotted around the area

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14.1 km

Hurkling Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hurkling Stones are a series of unique rock formations located in the Peak District. These intriguing stones are situated near the village of Longnor and are renowned for their distinctively …

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14.6 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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21.6 km

Dale Dike Reservoir

Lake

24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.81 km

9.49 km

4.04 km

832 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

4.82 km

4.52 km

3.88 km

1.93 km

1.30 km

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 13 April

14°C

3°C

16 %

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Back Tor Trig Point

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View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

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Derwent Edge Rock Formations

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