Home » Routes » Europe » England » Peak District National Park » Dark Peak » Derwent Edge and Back Tor via the Hurkling Stones

Derwent Edge and Back Tor via the Hurkling Stones

By Dave Roberts   

on August 17, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Dark Peak, England, Europe, Peak District National Park

Derwent Edge and Back Tor via the Hurkling Stones

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Walk up to Back Tor from Ladybower Reservoir

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

13.25 km

Ascent

361 m

Time

4 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Ladybower Reservoir

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Peak District Weather.

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Derwent Edge and Back Tor via the Hurkling Stones Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

View the full route map

Download file for GPS

Derwent Edge and Back Tor via the Hurkling Stones

A Walk up to the summit of Back Tor via Derwent Edge and the Hurkling Stones in the English Peak District

A Local Expert Route from Allen Hudson.

Click here to view the full description.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Walk up to Back Tor from Ladybower Reservoir

Route Start Location: Ladybower Reservoir

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
13.25 km 361 m 4 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Both The Yorkshire Bridge Inn and the Ladybower Inn are nearby, as well as the Ladybower Cafe which can be found at the lay-by on the A57 on the western side of the Ashopton Viaduct

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Lay-by parking available at Ashopton.

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Peak District Weather.

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?

Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

Please rate this

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

More Posts by Dave Roberts

Leave a Reply