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Back Tor – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

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Back Tor – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

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March 12, 2022

Back Tor – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

Moderate

04:45

16.7km

3.5km/h

370m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2.61 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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4.11 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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5.48 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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5.55 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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6.91 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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7.48 km

Lost Lad Summit

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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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10.6 km

Derwent Dam

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This magnificent dam (built in 1902) is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by majestic moorland, peaceful forests, rolling farmland and rugged hills, there are …

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16.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.96 km

5.80 km

1.46 km

233 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.66 km

3.65 km

2.68 km

2.29 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Back Tor – Derwent Dam Loop from Thornhill

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Whinstone Lee Tor

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge

Back Tor Trig Point

Lost Lad Summit

Derwent Dam

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