Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Summit loop from Hope

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Summit loop from Hope

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Back Tor (Great Ridge) – Lose Hill Summit loop from Hope

02:56

22.4km

750m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Win Hill

Highlight • Summit

always add this to any given route nearby.. a brilliant incline to increase fitness

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12.2 km

Fred Heardman's Plantation

Forest

12.9 km

Official Start of the Pennine Way

Highlight • Pub

This will be an exciting sight for many! You could be starting the Pennine Way national long-distance walking trail with dry feet and excitement, or maybe finishing it with a …

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13.2 km

Edale Village

Highlight • Settlement

Edale is the start of the Pennine Way, which also means it's the start of one of Britain's most iconic races: The Spine. It's a wonderful base for adventurous running …

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14.6 km

Climb to Hollins Cross

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Very runnable climb to Hollins Cross (especially fun with a tail wind!) - Do keep your eyes peeled for MTB riders, but there's plenty of space for everyone. Beautiful views …

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15.7 km

Hollins Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hollins Cross is a col where paths from Edale and Castleton meet. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can …

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16.0 km

Barker Bank

Peak

16.8 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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17.7 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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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.44 km

1.28 km

1.15 km

922 m

399 m

328 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

3.65 km

1.48 km

850 m

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

9°C

3°C

20 %

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Comments

January 31, 2025,Part of the Edale Skyline

Not the run I intended - I had the wrong footwear, kept falling over and had some work stuff to sort out partway round! Very frustrating but still good to be out and about.