Back Tor is a dramatic gritstone outcrop on the Great Ridge between Mam Tor and Lose Hill, offering some of the finest panoramic views in the Peak District. Rising prominently above the ridgeline, this rugged tor is a favourite with walkers, photographers, and climbers seeking sweeping vistas across Edale and the Hope Valley. Whether visited as part of the classic Great Ridge walk or as a shorter out-and-back hike, Back Tor delivers striking scenery and an authentic high-level Peak District experience.

Back Tor Visitor Information

📍 Location: Great Ridge, between Mam Tor and Lose Hill, near Edale
🅿️ Parking Info: Edale Village car park (pay-and-display) recommended starting point
🎟 Entry Cost: Free
🚻 Toilets: Public toilets available in Edale village
☕️ Food & Drink Nearby: Cafés and traditional pubs in Edale
🐶 Dog Friendly: Yes, dogs welcome on leads due to grazing livestock
🧭 Things to Do Nearby: Mam Tor, Lose Hill, The Great Ridge, Kinder Scout
🎟 Entry Cost: Free
🚌 Public Transport Access: Edale train station with regular services from Sheffield and Manchester
🕓 Best Time to Visit: Sunrise or sunset for dramatic lighting across the valleys

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