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[Trigpoint Walks in the Peak District]
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TP0949 - Back Tor

Grid reference : SK 19763 90991 map 
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TP0949 Back Tor
Type :Pillar
Condition :Good Good condition
Flush Bracket Number :S2145
Current use :none
Historic use :Secondary
Waypoint :TP0949
County :Derbyshire
Nearest town :WHALEY BRIDGE

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There are 48 photos for this trigpoint (view album).

This trigpoint:
Is ranked joint 520th with 10 other trigs (more).
Has a mean score of 7.24/10 (from 59 logged visits)
Was First logged: 27th Oct 1984
Was Last found intact: 30th Jun 2010
Was Last logged: 4th Jul 2010

Of the 59 logged visits,
12 recorded a location and of these....
All were within 110m
The average error was 17m
3 were exact

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Selection of photos for this Pillar.

Looking up at Back Tor
©peakwalker
Back Tor Trig Pillar
By johnbamforth
Back Tor Trig
©sykesfamily
Back Tor Flush Bracket
©sykesfamily

©andyt

By Foinavon
See 42 more in the album.

Logged Visits:

4th Jul 2010  00:00  by knobbly stiles

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unknown  Score: 7/10


Good condition 30th Jun 2010  13:00  by peakwalker

Gridref: SK 19763 90991   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked by it, rather than climbed up to it, having visited it many times before. Done as part of a long circular walk. Looks like it has had another coat of paint.

Looking up at Back Tor ©peakwalker


Good condition 27th May 2010  12:34  by johnbamforth

Gridref: SK 19700 90900   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

(538m).Bagged while doing a 19km hike from Fairholmes cp up to the Derwent Moors at Whinstone Lee, then along Derwent Edge past the Wheelstones, Cakes of Bread etc to Back Tor, returning via Lost Lad and down Howden Dean to Howden Resvr, then back past Derwent Resvr to Ladybower. Excellent walk. Exc views from trig, and beautiful day (v.windy by trig). Nice views of Ladybower, Edale Vale, Mam Tor etc. Trig painted white. High marks!

Back Tor Trig Pillar Perched on gritstone outcrop


Good condition 13th May 2010  00:00  by Applepye

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visit today whilst walking in the area


Good condition 7th Apr 2010  19:30  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

DPFR evening training run


Good condition 14th Feb 2010  15:00  by AndrewC

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10


Good condition 12th Aug 2009  22:01  by CP THORPE

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 29th Jul 2009  07:55  by manonabike

Gridref: SK 19764 91004   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Fantastic early morning views all round, someone has very carefully stencilled on the pillar \'FitzWilliam Estates Kill Red Kites\' An instruction or an observation ? Either way they have defaced an historic artefact to communicate the message. One pot calling a kettle if you ask me!


Good condition 5th Jul 2009  12:35  by sykesfamily

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

11 mile circular from Derwent Reservoir, returning via Abbey Brook. Nice day, quite a few people up here.

Back Tor Trig The Boys!©sykesfamily
Back Tor Flush Bracket ©sykesfamily
Back Tor Trig Landscape ©sykesfamily


Good condition 27th Jun 2009  14:00  by Bourne

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Bagged this Trig on a circular walk from the Reservior. Passed Salt Cellar also. Excellent Views. Introduced our friends Cat & Paul to the joys of trigging with this one.

The Trig©Bourne
At the top©Bourne


Good condition 10th May 2009  10:02  by andyt

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©andyt


Good condition 13th Apr 2009  14:26  by Dodders

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Had to climb a bit to get to this trig. Great scenery though.

©Dodders
©Dodders


Good condition 21st Feb 2009  15:49  by Mr P.L.Eb

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views, good walk.

Holding on for dear life, its a bit windy!


Good condition 2nd Aug 2008  14:45  by Hugo Rune

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Difficult to climb up the rocks to get to it (for me) but the walk along Derwent Edge is very pleasant. Good views and in good nick.

©Hugo Rune
©Hugo Rune


Good condition 28th Jun 2008  04:54  by barnsley skip

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10



Good condition 11th May 2008  18:42  by Blue

Gridref: SK 19763 90991   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 17th Nov 2007  06:24  by Grandad John

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Some great views from here.


Good condition 15th Sep 2007  09:15  by splash

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On this visit we were on the Edale nine edges challenge. Our first hill of the day.


Good condition 3rd Sep 2007  12:20  by martinc

Gridref: SK 19761 90991   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great trig set up on gritstone tor. Good view all round.


Good condition 24th Jun 2007  13:20  by Sandisox

Gridref: SK 19751 90980   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Did this walk on a rainy day so views were restricted, but still very impressive on its gritstone outcrop.

General View
General View


13th Jun 2007  11:20  by gorrd

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unknown  Score: 6/10


Good condition 9th Jun 2007  12:05  by gazooks

Gridref: SK 19762 90993   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views of the Peak district

Flush bracket
The Pillar


Good condition 6th Jun 2007  12:00  by wrose

Gridref: SK 19773 90987   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

An after the event logging from a visit prior to finding this site.


Good condition 1st Jan 2007  10:00  by RickC

Gridref: SK 19763 90991   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Good condition, although could do with another lick of paint but it still stands out from a few mile away, very good trig point position on the high gritstone tors, which involves a slight scramble up, but be careful when its windy!! as it was very when I went up there, couldnt let go of the trig. shell get some pics up next time I've got my hardrive out

Back tor Back tor trig point©RickC
Back tor Back tor ©RickC
Back tor ©RickC


Good condition 18th Nov 2006  09:21  by Lone Walker

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Precarious trig high on gritstone outcrop, shone like a beacon for mile or two before I got to it. Very very windy on my visit and nearly got blown off. http://www.lonewalker.walkingplaces.co.uk/trigs/index.html


Good condition 1st Nov 2006  13:00  by mtb mick

Gridref: SK 19800 91000   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged on a short walk along Derwent Edge from Fairholmes. Shiny white and perched on top of a gritstone outcrop. First time I've been here on a clear day. Lovely spot.

Back Tor 538 m


Good condition 30th Aug 2006  15:58  by John + Carol

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Excellent views from this whitewashed trig point


Good condition 7th Aug 2006  07:34  by Foinavon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10



Good condition 28th May 2006  18:55  by Loz&Bib

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


8th May 2006  19:54  by norsch

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unknown  Score: 6/10


Good condition 30th Apr 2006  12:55  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10


Good condition 4th Apr 2006  12:45  by Managra

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©Managra
©Managra


Good condition 11th Mar 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, white, plastic cap, on top of tall gritstone outcrop, moderate scramble. Fine location & view. Popular summit.

Montaged by Jon Rouse ©peregrinus


Good condition 11th Feb 2006  13:36  by r.j.ogle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 25th Jan 2006  21:19  by Hunch Front

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Cracking location, trig in great condition


Good condition 25th Sep 2005  12:51  by Keith Stevens

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

One of my favourites. On Derwent Edge, overlooking a very empty Ladybower. Perched on top of excellent rock formation. Good condition, resin plug, painted for all to see. This is the latest of many visits

Close up of Back Tor pillar
Nice rock fromations around the trig


Good condition 22nd Jun 2005  11:30  by MikeG

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited whilst doing Back to Back Cache

The pillar and views ©MikeG
Flush bracket ©MikeG
Plug and views ©MikeG


Good condition 2nd Jun 2005  20:00  by Itinerant Meggie

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Bagged whilst doing nearby geocache GCN2ND

View towards Kinder & Bleaklow ©Itinerant Meggie


Good condition 18th May 2005  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SK 19760 90993   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10


Good condition 12th May 2005  14:40  by JohnDarch

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

My seventh visit, the first being on 5 May 1993


Good condition 13th Apr 2005  19:30  by margeryhill

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Up from Cutthroat Bridge on a training run with Dark Peak Fell Runners. Excellent spring evening with great views to Kinder and Bleaklow


Good condition 13th Apr 2005  08:00  by Kev W

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Visblitity down to 50m hence the 5 score.


Good condition 19th Mar 2005  14:30  by ted

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Plug replaced by cover. Good views, but still hazy. Easy access on flagged path.

Back Tor trig
Back Tor FB


Good condition 27th Dec 2004  09:30  by alanlodge

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Black Tor Back again! This time in the snow and fog©alanlodge


Good condition 13th Nov 2004  15:38  by alanlodge

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Black Tor, Strines Moor / Derwent edge

Black Tor: Strines Moor/Derwent Edge ©alanlodge
Black Tor: Strines Moor/Derwent Edge ©alanlodge
Black Tor: Strines Moor/Derwent Edge ©alanlodge
Black Tor: Strines Moor/Derwent Edge ©alanlodge
Black Tor: Strines Moor/Derwent Edge ©alanlodge


Good condition 29th Oct 2004  12:15  by smiley dog

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

the highlight of derwent edge


Good condition 31st May 2004  11:32  by cavinguk

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 26th Mar 2004  11:00  by Teasel

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

First trig on a day's walk on the moors. Parked at Cutthroat bridge and came up via GCHJ7R.

The trigpoint from below
The flush bracket
View over the trigpoint


Good condition 14th Feb 2004  16:41  by kingofgeography

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Great trig point, amazing views and a scramble up rocks to get there. Solo walk from Strines - ace route.


Good condition 26th Jan 2004  13:14  by discjirm

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

A slightly tricky climb in icy conditions led up to the trig point. In good weather the views would be marvellous (as they are from nearby Margery Hill), but today... Cloud.

Back Tor trig point. Back Tor trig point.©discjirm


Good condition 22nd Jun 2003  10:50  by langden

Gridref: SK 19768 90998   FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Superb 360 degree views over the Dark Peak, taking in Mam Tor, Bleaklow, etc etc.

Back Tor Looking towards Mam Tor
FB


Good condition 5th Apr 2003  10:08  by eddyr

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great views as I remember - long good walk


28th Mar 2002  12:10  by Mudpug

FB Number: 2145  Condition: Unknown  Score: 5/10


Good condition 20th Jun 2000  12:36  by ocean soul

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10


4th Mar 2000  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Unknown  Score: 7/10

No details noted - Fine summit. a few visits, e.g. high Peak Marathon 04/03/2000


Good condition 13th Sep 1998  07:13  by fasgadh

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

On a gritstone outcrop. Couple of visits when plodding the ridge east of the reservoirs.


Good condition 9th Sep 1995  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2145  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Painted white on a rocky outcrop. Plug missing.


Good condition 21st Aug 1990  12:00  by gowrie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10


Good condition 27th Oct 1984  12:00  by desperate dan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

On Karrimor Mountain Marathon




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