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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Loop from Edale

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Loop from Edale

David Jacobs planned a hike

May 18, 2021

Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Loop from Edale

Hard

07:19

23.9km

3.3km/h

810m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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2.54 km

Edale Village

Highlight • Parking

Edale is a beautiful village set at the base of Kinder Scout. It’s a great start point for walks in the local area, including the classic Mam Tor and the …

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4.14 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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4.44 km

View of Edale

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Cracking view on a clear day

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5.01 km

Back Tor Ascent

Highlight • Climb

If you are a confident scrambler, I suggest taking the slightly unorthodox route up Back Tor to add a bit of variety. To the left of the main track and …

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5.23 km

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Highlight • Summit

This ridge is very wide in comparison to the famous ridges across the UK, just beware on a gusty day if heading up the west to east on Back Tor …

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6.11 km

Lose Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lose Hill is situated at the end of Great Ridge and provides breathtaking views over Mam Tor, as well as the Hope and Edale valleys. Despite its proximity to Mam …

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13.7 km

Trig point at Win Hill summit

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Win Hill is north west of Bamford in the Peak District. Its summit is 1,516 feet (462 m) above sea level and it is bounded by the River Derwent to …

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20.1 km

Castleton

Highlight • Settlement

Lying in the lee of mysterious Mam Tor, Castleton is one of the most beautifully-situated villages in the White Peak. With cafes, tearooms, pubs, restaurants, a visitor centre, and lots …

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23.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.9 km

5.16 km

2.47 km

1.51 km

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

4.00 km

3.48 km

2.67 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Loop from Edale

Edale Village

Hollins Cross

View of Edale

Back Tor Ascent

Back Tor (Great Ridge)

Lose Hill Summit

Trig point at Win Hill summit

Castleton

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