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Fire Risk in the Peaks: There have been numerous fires in the Peaks. These fires not only kill the ground level vegetation but also can go deep underground and destroy the underlying peat. There are signs all around the Peak District indicating that naked flames be they fires, barbecues, stoves or indeed any naked flames are banned in the Peak District. There is a hefty fine if these rules are broken. Take care when out walking and protect the Peaks. [July 2026]

Back Tor

Back Tor
Grid Ref : SK198910
Height : 538
OS Map : 110
Back tor lies at the North of Derwent Edge and at the northern extent of the Gritstone Edges. The trig is placed on the top of the rocky Tor itself. Getting to the trig point requires some scrambling and, in damp conditions, some care as the rocks can be slippy.

The rocks of Back Tor plus the trig itself.

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Back Tor trig from a distance.

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Edale

Current Weather

Last Updated today at : 18:12:31

Overall : broken clouds
Temperature : 8degC.
Wind Speed : 34km/hr.
Wind Direction : W
Clouds : broken clouds
Precipitation : none
Sunrise : 06:52:09
Sunset : 16:50:17
: Times are GMT add 1 hour for BST

Data from openweathermap.org

Walk to Trig Point
Summary : Fairholms - Ladybower Reservoir - Wheel Stones - Dovestone Tor - Back Tor - Lost Lad - Green Stickes - Fairholms.
The easiest way to get to Back Tor is from Fairholms. But a longer, and more interesting way, is to walk up Derwent Edge from Ashopton visiting all the rock formations on the way. Then down via Green Stiches and the side of Ladybower reservoir.

Link to gritstoneedge.co.uk route

Back Tor Panorama

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