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Back Tor

Hiking area

One of the Top rated Hiking areas in High Peak


Address

Peak District National Park, Hope Valley S33 8WB, United Kingdom

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (225 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Dal S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this part of the Mam Tor Ridge Path. Went from Mam tor and is around an hour walk and not too difficult though to get to the top of Back Tor is a slightly steep ascent
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paula S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely walk in searing heat, at the side of Mam tor. Make sure you take water on a hot day and plan your route back properly or you'll get lost like we did.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lukasz T. 2 years ago on Google
    On the Mam Tor - Lose Hill route you have Back Tor summit and it is probably the best point on this trail. A perfect view of the surrounding hills and valleys, a relatively steep hill where the kids will finally slow down for a moment and a lot of trees on the ridge creating an interesting view.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Murray B. 2 years ago on Google
    Well worth the visit, our day was pretty overcast in the main with views from the top limited. It’s a safe and sensible hike though, not too challenging, definitely bring plenty of water and go to the loo first! Generally quite busy, but should be enough space for everyone and paths are pretty wide, lots of space for sitting to one side and having a picnic πŸ‘
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Marianne B. 10 months ago on Google
    Fabulous walk. Pretty steep in places but worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 NealRiley 2 years ago on Google
    This place is one of my favorite to visit. It isn't very hard to walk, which helps. But it dies get very windy, which can be a challenge for people. Great views from the top.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Pep R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic walk to do in sunny day. I went while they are doing a makeover to the hill. In the near future, it will be.more enjoyable and family friendly for the work that they are doing. The views are fantastic, you are amazed with the pintoresc pictures of the Hope Valley and the sprawled villages and cottages around them. Be careful with day you choose to go because strong winds and bad weather could make the walk less enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jamie W. 8 months ago on Google
    To find Back Tor, follow the ridge along from Mam Tor. The walk is mostly cobbles and is moderate. The incline does fluctuate, and you'll notice how steep it is when you get to the last climb of Back Tor. It's fairly rocky and quite exhausting. The views are indeed stunning though and once at the top it's totally stunning. Walking boots advised. Keep dogs and children away from the edge. Parking is all around the local roads, or the National Trust car park. Worth a trek to, but not a five minute adventure !!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 C G. 6 months ago on Google
    Fantastic views back down the ridge to Mam Tor
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Howard T. 1 year ago on Google
    Never disappoints part of a spectacular walk from Mam Tor to Losses Hill, on to Win Hill or down to Hope Valley,whatever the weather.

  • 5/5 Remko H. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool mountain even for a Dutch men like me

  • 5/5 Denz 1 year ago on Google
    Great walk, stunning views

  • 5/5 Angela R. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic views, walked here from Mam Tor, great hike.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed outside
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
    • βœ“οΈ Walking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ— Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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