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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Loop from Hope

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Loop from Hope

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October 12, 2022

Derwent Dam – Back Tor Loop from Hope

Hard

05:09

18.0km

3.5km/h

410m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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1.11 km

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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6.14 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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6.72 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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8.08 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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8.15 km

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views from the top

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9.47 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

View of Ashopton Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful view. From the bridge or of the bridge. A wonderful walk just to see this

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

6.62 km

2.05 km

1.39 km

313 m

244 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

4.52 km

3.30 km

2.94 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Loop from Hope

Derwent Dam

Lost Lad Summit

Back Tor Trig Point

Derwent Edge

View of Ladybower Reservoir from Derwent Edge

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

View of Ashopton Viaduct

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