Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge
The Salt Cellar with Ladybower Reservoir in the Background
Highest point
Elevation538 m (1,765 ft)(Back Tor)
Prominence67 m (220 ft)
Parent peakKinder Scout
ListingTuMP
Coordinates53°24′55″N 1°42′15″W / 53.4152°N 1.7041°W / 53.4152; -1.7041 (Back Tor)
Geography
Black Tor
Location in the Peak District
Black Tor
Location in Derbyshire
Black Tor
Location in South Yorkshire
LocationDerbyshire, England
Parent rangePeak District
OS gridSK197909
Topo mapOS Landranger 110

Derwent Edge is a Millstone Grit escarpment that lies above the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District National Park in the English county of Derbyshire. An Ordnance Survey column marks the highest point of the Edge at Back Tor (538 metres, 1765 feet). North of Back Tor the edge extends into Howden Edge and enters the county of South Yorkshire.

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