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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

04:48

16.9km

380m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.02 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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1.41 km

Hancock Wood

Forest

8.13 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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8.71 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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10.0 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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11.5 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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11.7 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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13.6 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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16.1 km

Derwent Dam

Highlight • Structure

Derwent Dam, is a stunning neo-Gothic construction that far transcends function alone. Built between 1902 and 1916, it is 340 m in length and 35 m high.

The dam is …

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.94 km

1.93 km

263 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

3.98 km

2.58 km

2.13 km

1.83 km

225 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

11°C

22 %

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Overlook Car Park

Derwent Dam

Lost Lad Summit

Back Tor Trig Point

Derwent Edge

Wheel Stones (Coach and Horses)

Derwent Edge Rock Formations

View of Derwent Valley

Derwent Dam

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