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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Reservoir

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Reservoir

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4.5

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Reservoir

02:50

9.20km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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203 m

Derwent Cycle Hire Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Derwent bike hire centre is situated in Derwent Valley and can be accessed from the A57.

Cycle beside the historic Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland.

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245 m

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

This place is open every day, all year round. We stopped for an ice lolly on a beautiful sunny day and admired the reservoir and ducks.

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753 m

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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930 m

Derwent Dam East Tower

Highlight • Monument

Quiet place at the foot of the dam. Here you can rest on a couch and have something to drink or eat (if you brought it with you).

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1.23 km

Hancock Wood

Forest

2.57 km

Start of Peak District National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Can be very boggy depending on time of the year

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4.70 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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5.28 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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8.87 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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9.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

3.00 km

425 m

169 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.03 km

1.86 km

1.57 km

1.27 km

771 m

691 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

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14°C

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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Cycle Hire Centre

Upper Derwent Visitor Centre and Café

Derwent Dam

Derwent Dam East Tower

Start of Peak District National Park

Back Tor Trig Point

Lost Lad Summit

Derwent Dam

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