Derwent Edge
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.
| Derwent Edge | |
|---|---|
The Salt Cellar with Ladybower Reservoir in the Background | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 538 m (1,765 ft)(Back Tor) |
| Prominence | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Listing | TuMP |
| Coordinates | 53.4152°N 1.7041°W (Back Tor) |
| Geography | |
Black Tor Location in the Peak District Black Tor Location in Derbyshire Black Tor Location in South Yorkshire | |
| Location | Derbyshire, England |
| Parent range | Kinder Scout |
| OS grid | SK197909 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 110 |
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