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The gritstone rocks of... 'Back tor'

Derwent Edge has several examples of unusually shaped 'gritstone tors' which have been formed by the actions of wind, rain and frost over many centuries. These tors have been named over the years and are now officially titled on Ordnance Survey maps. Here we see the varied rock formations of 'Back tor' with a walker and his faithful dog.
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful landscape image.
5 years ago ( translate )

David G Johnson said:

Thank you.. Jaap'... 'Derwent edge' is a good walking area.. plenty of info' and history can be found on the 'Net'
Cheers .. and keep well... /... David J'.. UK.
5 years ago

Leon_Vienna said:

Thanks for your message David.
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Leon_Vienna:

Gotcha'... cheers.. Leon'
5 years ago ( translate )

Colin Ashcroft said:

What a great place to be in good weather. I love these rocks
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Colin Ashcroft:

A new area for me Colin... a truly gasp inducing stagger - up from Derwent... but will visit again.. perhaps from a different approach...
Cheers from David J'.
5 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

Ongelooflijk
5 years ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to Fred Fouarge:

Yes Fred the rocks have some amazing weather worn shapes.. can crawl inside some for shelter.
''All the best'' to you... from David J'.. UK.
5 years ago

Leon_Vienna replied to David G Johnson:

Looking on the map, it is astonishing how many almost untouched land is between the agglomerations in west and east.
5 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

A shot after my own heart, Dave!
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Andy Rodker:

Pleased about that thanks.. Andy.. we'll be back to tackle more of this stretch before long... from a different direction though ... the uphill stagger from Derwent was a killer.. for me anyway !
Cheers from Dave.. UK.
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Leon_Vienna:

That's correct.. Leon'... there are some really remote pathways out there... accidents are a scary thing because help will be a long way off... 'Kinder scout' for instance is serious walking and preparation is advised....however, the region is very enjoyable.
Keep well... best wishes.. from David J'.. UK.
5 years ago

Janet Brien said:

Magnificent! What a gorgeous view and an amazing image of these "tors". So neat to see the hiker and his dog in silhouette. Wonderful. Thanks for the info too, I enjoyed it very much.
5 years ago

David G Johnson replied to Janet Brien:

Many thanks for your kind compliment.. Janet'... 'The Peak district' .. ''White peak'' ..and ''Dark peak'' is wonderful walking .. and distance to explore is only limited by ones' fitness level.
Best wishes to you.. from David J'.. UK.
5 years ago
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