Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Back Tor
In or near Edale.
Back Tor — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
Peter Barr — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Hope · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Back Tor is a named hill or mountain in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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360° viewimagery from 2022
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Back Tor is a mountain located in the East Midlands. It is known for its distinctive profile and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area features walking trails suitable for various skill levels, providing access to the natural beauty of the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Peak District, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4154, -1.7041
- Nearest railway station
- Hope — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612419 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back Tor?
- Back Tor is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Back Tor?
- Back Tor — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Back Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 7.9 km away. Its coordinates are 53.4154°, -1.7041°.
- Is Back Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Back Tor is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Back Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Hope, about 7.9 km away.