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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Derwent Dam – Back Tor Trig Point loop from Derwent Reservoir

02:49

9.12km

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: October 8, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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163 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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672 m

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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852 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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4.05 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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4.63 km

Back Tor Summit (Derwent Edge)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Back Tor at 1,765 ft (538 m) is the highest point on Derwent Edge. There is a trig point high on the rocky outcrop and great views in all directions. …

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4.64 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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5.66 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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8.79 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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